Bill Evans is certainly one of the most influential jazz pianists of his era, and his work for Fantasy Records makes why abundantly clear.
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Music Review: Steve Howe – ‘Anthology’
Rhino’s two-disc retrospective of the Yes guitarist’s solo work is a must-have for prog rock enthusiasts.
Read More »Music Review: Dan Rodriguez – ‘Come On Home’
When the songwriting and his melodic and vocal talents click, they click securely, and sailing through the whole set is Rodriguez's fine voice, a pleasure to listen to whatever he's singing about.
Read More »Music Review: ‘Orange Is the New Black’s’ Lea DeLaria Sings David Bowie on ‘House of David’
DeLaria is one stylish jazz singer with a voice belied by her television image.
Read More »Music Review: Cocteau Twins – ‘Echoes in a Shallow Bay’/’Tiny Dynamine’ EPs and ‘The Pink Opaque’ [2015 Vinyl Reissues]
4AD's remasters of the legendary Scottish shoegazer/dream pop pioneers' two 1985 EPs and long out of print 1986 compilation on 180 gram vinyl are each a "treasure" to behold.
Read More »Music Review: John Roney – ‘Preludes’
The combination of great music, intelligent improvisation, and solid technique makes for exciting listening.
Read More »Music Review: Ajay Mathur – ‘9 to 3’
A good effort that could make do with some major fine-tuning.
Read More »Music Review: Scott Krokoff – ‘Realizations and Declarations, Vol. 2’ EP
In a world of old styles clashing with new fads, the familiarity Scott Krokoff pulls off will be welcomed by many.
Read More »Music DVD Review: The Who – ‘Live at Shea Stadium 1982’
The Who LIve At Shea Stadium 1982 comes as an unexpected surprise from a much maligned era, and is a keeper to boot.
Read More »Music Reviews: Jazz and Beyond from Bassists Kyle Eastwood and Georg Breinschmid
Two recent releases from bassist-bandleaders show how jazz continues to thrive in the most disparate of musical "cultures," even with its relatively small, specialized audience.
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