Kit O'Toole is a lifelong music enthusiast who maintains a music blog, Listen to the Band. In addition, she is the internet columnist and a contributing editor for Beatlefan magazine. She also holds an Ed.D. in Instructional Technology.
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Music Review: Melba Moore & Phil Perry - The Gift of Love
Moore and Perry's new album, a hybrid of jazz, soul and gospel, highlights the soul veterans' powerful voices.
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Genesis Shows Off Their Progressive and Pop Rock Roots on Three Sides Live
Genesis's 1982 album proves the music fan's maxim of "the live version is better."
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Book Review: Palm Pre: The Missing Manual by Edward C. Baig
Author Edward C. Baig guides new and experienced Palm Pre users in his clear and entertaining manual.
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Music Review: The Lovemakers - Let's Be Friends
Bay Area band The Lovemakers chronicle the end of a relationship through their brand of power pop.
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Vocalese 101: An Overview of the Underappreciated Vocal Jazz Movement
What is vocalese? Learn about the history of the jazz vocal movement and its essential recordings.
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Music Review: All-4-One - No Regrets
For their first US release in seven years, All-4-One try to merge their harmonies with newer sounds.
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Music Review: Mimi Jones - A New Day
Jazz bassist Mimi Jones displays some of her considerable musicianship on her debut album.
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Music Review: Q-Tip - Kamaal the Abstract
Almost never released, Q-Tip's ambitious album forges a new blend of jazz and hip hop.
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"Every Sound There Is": Comparing The Beatles' 1987 CDs and Remasters
A side-by-side comparison of the 1987 and 2009 remastered CDs reveals hidden gems in familiar Beatles songs.
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Beatles Box of Vision Provides the Ultimate Collector's Experience
Store your Beatles remastered CDs in style while learning about the cover artwork and entire discography.
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