ROB FETTERS, Ship Shake (Independent, 2020). With its crafty songwriting, earnest vocals, and top-shelf instrumentation, Rob Fetters (Psychodots, Raisins, The Bears) … More
Category: Reviews
Whaddaya Hear? Mind Stretchers
STEVEN WILSON, The Future Bites (Caroline, 2021). Not one to let his fans shape his musical destiny, Steven Wilson explores … More
Why I’m Not Doing a “Best of 2020” List
We’ve reached that time of year where everyone associated with entertainment is throwing out a “Best of 2020” list, highlighting … More
“Whaddaya Hear?” Tunes I’m Tardy With
Like pretty much everyone else, I’ve struggled with 2020 in one way of another. In many ways, that struggle has … More
Embracing Brevity
I’m a man out of time. In many ways, quite literally. When it comes to the new musical paradigm, I’m … More
Zappa Doc a Feast for Eyes, Ears
Zappa, Alex Winter’s documentary on Frank Zappa — one of the most important composers of the 20th century — is … More
“Whaddaya Hear?” Something Old, Something New
Whether or not “fusion” was a thing in 1979 is arguable, even as artists like Jean-Luc Ponty and Brand X … More
“Whaddaya Hear?” The Complete 1969 Recordings
KING CRIMSON, The Complete 1969 Recordings (DGM) PERSONNEL: Greg Lake, bass and vocals Robert Fripp, guitars Ian McDonald, woodwinds, keyboards … More
Whaddaya Hear? Jazz from Three Angles
Jazz comes in many shapes and sizes, particularly in the 21st century, now that the classic art form has embraced … More
“Whaddaya Hear?” A Common Thread
(Top photo by Michael Wilson) Jazz musicians never seem to stop working. Whether as leaders, sidemen, or as part of … More
