The music is as powerful and passionate as it ever was, just being delivered in a different package.
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Music Review: Ahmed Jamal – ‘Saturday Morning’
The veteran jazz pianist's latest album focuses on his original compositions.
Read More »Music Review: Santana – ‘The Essential Santana’
Not the definitive collection from Carlos Santana, but these two discs have more than enough nuggets for those who don't have them all already.
Read More »Interview: Matt Hires Discusses His New Album ‘This World Won’t Last Forever, But Tonight We Can Pretend’
Hires discusses his new record, how a broken CD player influenced his music, and what he’s looking forward to during his tour with Parachute.
Read More »Music Review: John Coltrane – ‘Afro Blue Impressions’ [Remastered & Expanded 2-CD Set]
Coltrane's legendary live album catches him in a very settled stage in his career, and while not for the faint-hearted, it's a good introduction to his music.
Read More »Music Review: Judy Wexler – ‘What I See’
A jazz vocalist who favors a controlled aesthetic delivers a program of lesser-known gems.
Read More »Music Review: PJ Rasmussen – ‘Adventures in Flight’
A young guitarist flies to great heights while fronting a new jazz ensemble.
Read More »Music Reviews: ASG, Dio, Dust, and Saxon
Saxon's excellent 20th full-length, a deluxe edition of a concept album by the late, great Dio, and a rediscovered gem by Dust are among the highlights.
Read More »Music Review: Bob Dylan – ‘Another Self Portrait (1969-1971): The Bootleg Series Vol. 10’
Another Self Portrait, Another Side of Bob Dylan. Wouldn't be the first time.
Read More »Music Review: Sly and The Family Stone – ‘Higher!’ [Four-CD Box Set]
The pioneering group still wants to take you "Higher!" in this four-CD boxed set celebrating the history of the band.
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