The influence of jazz is everywhere, even though it’s more subtle in some places. The improvisational aspect of jazz is what has allowed it to evolve so creatively over the last century, as each new era and musician adds a new flavor.
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Charlie Doherty’s Top Releases of 2016 (Starring Joe Bonamassa, Metallica, Deftones, Sturgill Simpson, David Bowie, and More)
As for the music of 2016, there was the usual amount of "meh" mixed in with a host of impressive releases. Certainly, there were no game-changers that I heard. (Sorry Kanye and Kendrick.)
Read More »Joan Baez Honored by Library of Congress and Amnesty International
The human rights organization will honor the folk singer along with Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei at a ceremony in Berlin in May.
Read More »Music Review: Ferenc Nemeth and Attila László – ‘Bridges of Souls’
'Bridges of Souls' from jazz fusion artists Ferenc Nemeth and Attila László establishes a rhythm that keeps the music moving in a state of flux.
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – ¡Released!: The Human Rights Concerts 1986-1998 [DVD + CD]
The collection has historical significance beyond the music that contributes to it being a welcome addition to one's video library.
Read More »Music Review: Autechre – Exai
Autechre have released one of the finest albums of their 20-year career with their new double-disc Exai.
Read More »Music Review: Blur – Parklife [Special 2-CD Edition]
Parklife, one of the seminal releases of Britpop gets remastered and doubled in size of tracks, via a bonus CD.
Read More »Radiohead Buys A Staircase To Austin
Forget Big Bird. I Want My ACL...and My Radiohead!
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – Now That’s What I Call British
Best of the Brits, just in time for the London Summer Olympics
Read More »Charlie Doherty’s 50 Favorite Tunes of 2011
Didn't think 2011 was great for music? With my faves list, which contains alt. rock, electronic music, metal and more, hopefully you will think better of it and discover new favorites of your own.
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