Evanston, Illinois-based Chris Greene’s music always makes for great road music, and Boundary Issues is no exception. Greene and his long-term band blend stunning new compositions like “Thunder Snow (written by piano player Damian Espinosa) and “The Crossover Appeal” (written by Greene) with daring and original interpretations of masterworks by Horace Silver (“Nico’s Dream”) and Kenny Kirkland […]
I wore out my vinyl copy of this long ago, and never thought Greg Phillinganes’ Pulse would be released on CD and digital. Well, here we are and with bonus tracks. What’s the big deal? Phillinganes is a master musician/band leader and arranger. (Ever heard of Michael Jackson or Stevie Wonder?) He’s also a fantastic live performer […]
Southern Pacific’s Killbilly Hill is a vibrant and dynamic blend of country rock that perfectly showcases the band’s tight musicianship and knack for crafting infectious melodies. Released in 1986, this album builds on the group’s signature sound, combining traditional country influences with rock energy, making it an essential listen for fans of both genres. The […]
The fourth installment of Fernando Perdomo’s all-instrumental progressive rock series doesn’t yield any musical surprises. That is a good thing, as the quality of this fascinating twelve-album series has been consistently strong. ‘Waves 4’, out now ( https://fernandoperdomo.bandcamp.com/album/waves-4 ), does not disappoint. The album opener, “Pulled In,” is a sonic masterpiece, creating the feel of […]
Out now on Craft Recordings is Celia Cruz and Johnny Pacheco’s album Tremendo Caché, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, having been released in 1975. The premium 180-gram vinyl edition celebrated the classic collaboration between the Queen of Salsa and the co-founder of Fania Records and remains a landmark in Afro-Caribbean music. It blends […]
Jazz guitar hero Bobby Broom continues to march forward while also looking back. His ten-song collaboration with the famed Chicago Jazz Orchestra, led by Artistic Director Jeff Lindberg, allows this renowned jazz orchestra to spread its wings while celebrating the great Wes Montgomery. Broom is a perfect choice as a guitar collaborator. Well known for […]
The last genuinely new Toto album was released on March 20th, 2015. I’ll admit it left me a little underwhelmed upon its initial release. Upon a recent relisten, that opinion hasn’t changed too much. I received an email from a reader of my book, “ Toto: The Band, Not The Dog,” stating that I was […]
Preston : How did the band start? Tom Welch:The band as I guess many have as a project at the start of lockdown during Covid. Billy and I had been in bands together for years playing more Rocky stuff but always had a love for the more 60/70s sounding melodic stuff, of course being big […]
I’m doing great. Thank you so much for all that you do, not just for having this chat with me but for all the independent artists that you feature. It’s appreciated to have somebody who takes the time to listen Thoughtfully and ask questions and discuss, and it’s really building the community, and we it’s really
Appreciate it.
In 1998, Dennis was preparing for a tour of the Midwest—I believe it was your first tour with your group. The piano player you had lined up pulled out at the last minute, so you needed a new one.
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