Dyad's disc of jazz reinterpretations of Giacomo Puccini's classic melodies is a winner.
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Music Review: Patty Duke – ‘Don’t Just Stand There’/’Patty’ and ‘Sings Songs from Valley of the Dolls’/’Sings Folk Songs’
The mid-1960s teen idol's four studio albums have been resurrected, but one of them is seeing public release for the first time.
Read More »Music Review: Bobby Messano with Deanna Bogart – ‘Welcome to Deltaville’
Modern blues does not get better than this new CD by Messano, his band and some celebrity friends.
Read More »Music Review: The Of – ‘Oh It’s the Of”
This Roslyn, Washington, avant garde band is no joke.
Read More »In 2013, The Eagles Continue to Make “History”
The new worldwide tour by Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Glenn Frey and Timothy B. Schmit's legendary rock group may be its last ever, and it features a true treat: the return of co-founder Bernie Leadon.
Read More »Music Review: Chet Baker – ‘Chet Baker Plays the Best of Lerner and Loewe’
Jazz meets Broadway in classic re-release from the masterful jazz trumpeter.
Read More »Music DVD Review: The Beach Boys – ‘Good Vibrations Tour’
Climb aboard the time machine for the original lineup performing many hits live in concert, circa 1976.
Read More »Music DVD Review: Jethro Tull – ‘Around the World Live’
Jethro Tull's lavish four-DVD retrospective includes eclectic performances from 1970 to 2005.
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – ‘An Anthology of Noise and Electronic Music, Volume Seven’
With 'An Anthology of Noise & Electronic Music, Volume Seven,' curator Guy Marc Hinant has completed the most exhaustive, intriguing, and brilliant historical record of the music ever.
Read More »Music Review: Watermelon Slim and The Workers – ‘Bull Goose Rooster’
Slim's concern and respect for workers, combined with the excellent musical skills of his band The Workers adds depth to what in any case would be a masterful and thoroughly enjoyable CD.
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