Tangerine Dream Live in America / 1992 DVD+ CD collector’s edition Eagle Rock Entertainment Tangerine Dream is a band that has had a huge impact on the world of instrumental music with the electronic soundscapes that they have created. They formed in Germany in 1967 and have undergone continual line-up …

The latest installment of YMSB’s Mountain Tracks series is Volume 3, a live two-CD set recorded at the 2003 Kinfolk Celebration; the Kinfolk are the loyal followers of YMSB, which sounds much better than Yonder-heads. These shows took place on Sept. 12-13 at Planet Bluegrass in Lyons, Colorado, the band’s …

Rather than have a group that only showcased Evans’ piano work, which is certainly impressive for its harmonies and lyricism, he set aside his ego in favor of the music and the artistry that came from a trio. Drummer Paul Motian and bassist Scott LaFaro weren’t Evans’ backing band; they …

This album was the first time Adderley and Jackson, two accomplished jazz artists of their time, were brought together. They had a common bond, which was that the blues influenced their music and you can hear its effect on this album, especially on “Sounds of Sid.” The rest of the …

Particle has released their debut album, Launchpad, an appropriate title because the first track blasts off into a wild, funkadelic, electronic jam. The entire album is a danceable, sonic assault that sounds bigger than the four men playing. The band is made up of talented musicians who have taken their …

Direction and Story by Sabiha Sumar Screenplay by Paromita Vohra Silent Waters is an amazingly powerful tale of both personal struggle and historical significance. The year is 1979 when General Zia-ul-Haq seized power of the Pakistan government and pushed to make the country a model of Islam. The story is …

Monk’s Music was recorded in 1957 by the Thelonious Monk Septet and featured the talents of established artists Coleman Hawkins and Art Blakely, who were mentioned on the album’s cover. John Coltrane also plays on the album and was on the verge of reaching the status of these other men …

Various Artists Jazz Moods – Twilight in Rio Concord Records Twilight in Rio is a compilation of tracks from Concord Records by Brazilian artists and other artists inspired by Brazil. All the artists are competent musicians, but the music gives a feeling of being on a cruise ship or sitting …

Good grief! If you don’t already own this album, rush out and buy it. For most children born in America in the latter half of the 20th century Mr. Guaraldi is their first exposure to the world of jazz. My first recollections of sound are my mother’s heartbeat and the …

Sonny Rollins The Sound of Sonny Riverside Records The first track of this collection, “The Last Time I Saw Paris,” by tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins highlights what the album has to offer. Sonny makes you pay attention because he doesn’t just play the song as you’ve heard it before; eight …