A DVD set features vintage performances by Jefferson Airplane, the Grateful Dead, and more. Plus, CDs from Frankie Ford, Bill Pritchard, Cal Tjader, and David Deacon.
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Music Reviews: Two Facets of Latin Jazz – Israel Tanenbaum, ‘Impressions’ and Ben Sher, ‘Samba for Tarsila’
New releases from producer/keyboardist Israel Tanenbaum and guitarist Ben Sher show different perspectives on Latin jazz.
Read More »SXSW Music Festival 2023: Friday-Saturday, March 17-18 (Austin, TX)
The Zombies and Glass Mansions were among the highlights to close out SXSW Music Festival 2023 in Austin, Texas on Friday and Saturday, March 17-18.
Read More »Music Reviews: Stephen Stills, plus a Willie Nelson Tribute, Taj Mahal, the Rifters, Arwen Lewis, Mulo Francel, and Chet Baker
Stephen Stills, in concert and at his peak, plus a Willie Nelson tribute, Taj Mahal, the Rifters, Arwen Lewis, Mulo Francel, and Chet Baker.
Read More »Music Reviews: Blood, Sweat & Tears, plus Sir Douglas Quintet, Marc Jordan, Esther Rose, Muddy Waters, and Eddie Money
A previously unreleased 1970 concert album from Blood, Sweat & Tears, plus reviews of CDs from Sir Douglas Quintet, Marc Jordan, Esther Rose, Muddy Waters, and Eddie Money.
Read More »Music Reviews: The Vogues, Cowboy Dave, Julie Christensen, Fruit Bats, Adam Klein, Arkansauce, and Charlie Parker
Reviews of a hits anthology from the '60s pop vocal group the Vogues and CDs by Cowboy Dave, Julie Christensen, Fruit Bats, Adam Klein, Arkansauce, and Charlie Parker.
Read More »Music and Film Reviews: The Rolling Stones’ ‘Grrr Live!,’ plus Marshall Crenshaw, Savoy Brown, and More
A hits-packed 2012 Rolling Stones concert arrives on CD and Blu-ray, plus Marshall Crenshaw, Savoy Brown, a space-race-themed anthology, and more new releases.
Read More »Music Reviews: An Unusual Anthology Collects Hits from 1957, plus Marvin Gaye and Diane Hubka
An eclectic anthology collects the songs that made Billboard's Top 100 in one week of August 1957. Plus, Marvin Gaye and Diane Huber.
Read More »Music Reviews: A Box Set Showcases Bob Dylan’s ‘Time Out of Mind’ Sessions, plus Jeb Loy Nichols and Josh Sinton
A box set expands on "Time Out of Mind," Bob Dylan's 1997 masterpiece. Plus, the underappreciated Jeb Loy Nichols and jazz from Josh Sinton.
Read More »Music Reviews: The Carter Family, Frank Zappa, and Janis Joplin with Jorma Kaukonen
New CDs offer a treasure trove from the influential family, noteworthy jazz-rock from Frank Zappa, and pre-fame material from Janis Joplin and Jorma Kaukonen.
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