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How Creedence Clearwater Revival Saved Jazz
by Kyle Simpler
By 1970, Creedence Clearwater Revival was arguably the biggest rock and roll group in America--if not the world. Songs like “Proud Mary" (Fantasy 1969), “Green River" (Fantasy 1969) and “Born on the Bayou" (Fantasy 1969) dominated both Top 40 and album-oriented radio, and their music continues to thrive decades later, becoming a staple of classic rock ...
Chicago Jazz Orchestra: More Amor: A Tribute to Wes Montgomery
by Jack Bowers
When the Chicago Jazz Orchestra decided to record a tribute to Wes Montgomery, the choice of who would sit in for the legendary guitarist was obvious: Bobby Broom, a stellar guitarist in his own right who has called Chicago home for more than forty years and had performed a concert version of the album at Chicago's ...
LaMP: The Three Of Me Blend Into One Of Us
by Dean Nardi
LaMP's rousing albums have a knack for keeping you listening, whether it is Russ Lawton propelling the trio along through punchy, substantial snare, Ray Paczkowski indulging in the inner point-of-view of melody and harmony on both organ and clavinet, or Scott Metzger inserting reveal after reveal in a twist-laden odyssey of gleeful, darting notes. But there ...
Charles Mingus: In Argentina: The Buenos Aires Concerts
by Dan McClenaghan
So many live jazz dates have been taped over the years. Then the tapes have been shelved. With that in mind, there may be no end to the ongoing supply of uncovered jazz gems begging to be discovered. But Zev Feldman, the Jazz Detective, is doing his best to dig out as many as possible. His ...
Charlie Ballantine: East by Midwest
by Dan McClenaghan
A bracing guitar/bass/drums trio outing from guitarist Charlie Ballantine, East By Midwest, sounds as if it was recorded in a large, high-ceilinged warehouse with a cement floor, that floor buffed into the next dimension to a high polish, this giving the music a beautiful resonance. Retro? Think Link Wray or Dick Dale and The Deltones. Modernistic? ...
Jazz Highlights for Record Store Day 2025
by Kyle Simpler
For most Americans, April brings to mind tax deadlines and spring cleaning. But for vinyl collectors, April means something far more exciting: Record Store Day. Each year, music lovers line up early for a chance to snag limited-edition releases--many of them archival treasures, rarities, or long-lost recordings brought back to life. While the overall selection spans ...
From Fad To Phenomenon: The Lasting Legacy Of Record Store Day
by Kyle Simpler
Despite its growing popularity, some still view the vinyl resurgence as a passing trend that will eventually fade. Articles frequently appear in newspapers and magazines almost celebrating any dip in vinyl sales. In late 2024, for example, several headlines noted that vinyl sales were down 33%--somewhat ironic, considering that an LP spins at 33 1/3 RPM. ...
Ron Magril: Inspired
by Neil Duggan
This is the second album as leader from Israeli guitarist & composer Ron Magril. It follows on from his debut, Until Now (Ubuntu Music, 2022). That album featured a hard-bop quartet. Inspired finds Magril in an organ trio setting, paying tribute to his musical heroes, Wes Montgomery and Grant Green. All eight tracks on ...
Trumpeters Yazz Ahmed and Rachel Therrien, Guitarists Wes Montgomery and Nels Cline and AACM and PAPA artist Maia the Artiste
by Hobart Taylor
New Music from Yazz Ahmed, Nels Cline, Rachel Therrien and music and interview with AACM and PAPA artist Maia the Artiste.Playlist Wes Montgomery “Four on Six" from The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery (Concord) 0:00 Nels Cline “ The Returning Angel" from Consentrik Quartet (Blue Note) 6:17 Host Speaks 11:37 Yazz Ahmed “Al ...
Wes Montgomery: 'Incredible Jazz Guitar' (1960)
Guitarist Wes Montgomery recorded many exceptional albums, but the one that stands out for me is The Incredible Jazz Guitar (Riverside). Backed by Tommy Flanagan on piano, Percy Heath on bass and Albert “Tootie" Heath on drums, Montgomery is presented in classic form in this January 1960 recording produced by Orrin Keepnews. The album has just ...
