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Margaret Slovak: A Star's Light Does Fall
by Richard J Salvucci
This is a lovely recording of Christmas music that includes the proverbial “well loved" tunes plus even musings by Paul Stookey and Wayne Shorter. Honestly, the acoustic bass-guitar offerings are so mellow, tranquil and restful, that a listener does not have to wait for the holidays. Paco de Lucia or Andrés Segovia never made a Christmas album, so A Star's Lght Does Fall will have to do. And really, does anyone want to read a review of a ...
Continue ReadingThe String Section: Nels Cline, Marc Ribot and More
by Jerome Wilson
This show focuses on string players,. It mostly features guitarists and bassists, but it also includes a set of string ensembles backing soloists. Musicians heard on the show include Margaret Slovak, Marc Ribot, Nels Cline, Charles Mingus, and Lenny Breau. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from he Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 Gene Ess “Yuki" from Ah-Bop (SIMP) 1:10 Alice Coltrane “Blue Nile" from Ptah ...
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