Fernando Perdomo’s year-long , ‘Waves’ series reaches the 100 songs milestone, and a bit of a quandary. Perdomo has consistently provided engaging songs on these albums. A lesser artist would have included some fillers among the ten songs on each album; yet, reviewing the prior nine albums, Perdomo has kept true to his vision of […]
When pianist Armen Donelian recorded his debut album Stargazer in 1981, he was hardly a newcomer to the jazz world. Having already played with Sonny Rollins and Billy Harper, he entered the studio with a vision of music that was both deeply personal and boldly exploratory. Alongside bassist Eddie Gomez and drummer Billy Hart, Donelian […]
Guitarist, composer, and Living Colour co-founder Vernon Reid has never been one to play it safe. From shaping the sound of Black Rock in the 1980s to a lifetime of collaborations across jazz, funk, metal, and experimental music, Reid’s career has been a fearless journey. With Hoodoo Telemetry, his first solo album in nearly two […]
La Tanya Hall’s ‘If Not Now, When… ‘ (out on October 10) is more than just a return; it’s a reclamation. After losing her voice during the COVID-19 pandemic, Hall has emerged with a project that feels at once intimate, courageous, and artistically liberated. Produced by fellow Steely Dan bandmate Michael Leonhart and featuring a […]
With The Very Day, Steve Porcaro makes a bold and deeply personal statement, one that highlights his mastery as a songwriter while refusing to be confined by expectations. Nearly a decade after Someday Somehow (2016), Porcaro returns with an album that is expansive, sonically rich, and unashamedly adventurous. Now free from the rigors of touring […]
Vernon Reid has always been a restless innovator. As the driving force behind Living Colour, his guitar redefined what Black artistry could sound like in the late ’80s rock mainstream—equal parts metal, funk, jazz, and political urgency. With ‘Hoodoo Telemetry’ (out October 4), Reid returns to the solo spotlight, crafting an album that resists easy […]
– Preston Frazier How are you? – Steve Porcaro I am fantastic. – Preston Frazier It’s good to hear new music from you. This is a fantastic album, ‘The Very Day’. We last discussed your new music back in June 2016. – Steve Porcaro I hate that it’s been so long. It’s been nine years. […]
Say Yes is the latest release by versatile singer La Tonya Hall. She recorded this first new work since 2009’s It’s About Time in between dates as a backup singer for Steely Dan. The results on Say Yes are what you would expect from such an acclaimed vocalist. Working with Andy Minle on piano, Clarence Penn on drums and John Hebert on […]
– Preston Frazier I’m speaking with Miguel Zenon regarding his new album, his first live album with his quartet called ‘Vanguardia Subterranea’ . Miguel, how are you? – Miguel Zenon I’m doing great. Thank you for having me. It’s really a pleasure to get to talk. – Preston Frazier How did this band come about? […]
Two-thirds through his epic ‘Waves’ album series, it seems that guitarist, composer, and acclaimed side-man Fernando Perdomo has no bottom to his well on finely crafted prog-rock songs which match his theme. ‘Waves 9’ is varied yet enjoyable with many highlights. “Are You Out There” is one of the standout tracks. Vintage, mellotron-like textures follow […]
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