Reviews In Brief music

Live at the Matrix delivers complete early Doors concerts. Plus, Graham Parker and more.

The Boss proves it all night in a classic concert, which is finally available after more than four decades.

An anthology from R&B queen Ruth Brown, Laura Nyro at age 18, a Dori Freeman gem, and more new releases you ought to hear.

Soulful Americana is alive and well on the new release by Jarrod Dickenson.

Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets' debut full-length album features beautifully arranged three-part harmonies and well-conceived, grown-up songs that stick in your mind.

If you’re into smooth, delicious jazz-flavored funk, then 'Bite' is your thing.

'Disaster Relief' is all-out funk played with fervent passion and oodles of sonic heat.

'Synesthesia' is cool, innovative hip-hop with a cogent message.

'Running Through with the Sadness' provides delicious, heady music.

'Past Laurels' is indubitably excellent.