Allow me to make the most obvious statement in the history of music journalism right up front: Jazz has changed! … More
Category: Albums
A Few Favorites of 2019
I swore I wouldn’t do this. Everyone takes a minute in December to talk about “The Best Albums of the … More
My Favorite Live Jazz Albums
A short time ago, I listed my ten favorite live albums of all time. I got a lot of … More
My Favorite Live Albums
Live music is the best. I say it all the time. I even put a chapter on the topic in … More
A CirdecSongs Perfect Album: Remain in Light
TALKING HEADS, Remain in Light (Sire, 1980) CORE BAND: David Byrne, Jerry Harrison, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz INSTRUMENTATION: LEAD VOCALS … More
A Few Words About Abbey Road (Anniversary Edition)
THE BEATLES, Abbey Road, Anniversary Edition (Apple/Universal, 2019) PERSONNEL: John Lennon (vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards, percussion); Paul McCartney (vocals, bass, … More
A Few Words About Triumph & Disaster
WE LOST THE SEA, Triumph & Disaster (B.R.R., 2019) PERSONNEL: Matt Harvey (guitars); Mark Owen (guitars); Carl Whitbread (guitars); Kieran … More
