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Yes

Active since: 1968

Yes are one of the most influential and enduring bands in the history of progressive rock, renowned for their virtuosic musicianship, ambitious compositions, and a sound that blends rock, classical, jazz, and symphonic elements into a distinctive and expansive musical vision.

Formed in London in 1968 by singer Jon Anderson and bassist Chris Squire, Yes quickly distinguished themselves from their contemporaries through intricate arrangements, extended song structures, and a commitment to musical exploration. Early lineups solidified with the addition of guitarist Steve Howe, keyboardist Rick Wakeman, and drummer Bill Bruford, a configuration often regarded as the band’s classic era.

Scott Kinsey: Thought Distortions and the Art of the Left Turn

by Mike Jacobs
October 22, 2026

Keyboardist Scott Kinsey's multi-decade musical odyssey reads a bit like a novella in spots: The Berklee student who landed the keyboard chair in fusion stalwarts Tribal Tech before graduating, cementing the band's definitive lineup while exerting a major influence on its musical direction. The ardent admirer of Weather Report founder Joe Zawinul ...

Bill Bruford And Pete Roth: A One-Of-A-Kind Juxtaposition

by Mike Jacobs
October 19, 2026

When a drumming legend in the rock or jazz community retires, it's fairly big news. Such was the case in 2009 when Bill Bruford announced he was hanging up his sticks. Much celebrated for his integral and stylized drum contributions to progressive rock bands such as Yes, King Crimson, U.K., and Genesis, as well ...

Anton Roolaart: The Ballad of General Jupiter

by Glenn Astarita
July 20, 2026

Dutch American multi-instrumentalist Anton Roolaart has inhabited the progressive rock world long enough to have earned his credentials, having spent more than a decade championing artists from Van der Graaf Generator to Camel through his streaming station, ProgRockRadio. His album The Plight of Lady Oona (Self-Produced, 2014) featured collaborations with Renaissance vocalist Annie Haslam and confirmed ...

Record Store Day 2026 Jazz Releases

by Kyle Simpler
April 3, 2026

Many vinyl enthusiasts get excited when the Record Store Day lists appear, and understandably so: most of the titles are limited-run pressings that can disappear quickly once the doors open. The only drawback, however, is that the lists can be overwhelming to sort through, often spanning multiple pages and covering releases across a wide range of ...

Record Store Day 2026 Additional Releases

by Kyle Simpler
April 3, 2026

While jazz releases are always a highlight of Record Store Day, the event's massive lists inevitably spill far beyond any single genre. With hundreds of titles announced each year, it quickly becomes clear that no guide can cover everything. The following selections step slightly outside the jazz category, but they still feel at home in a ...

The Grand Sonic Journey: Top 10 Progressive Rock Epics of All Time

by Michael Ricci
March 7, 2026

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, a musical revolution occurred when rock musicians decided the standard three-minute pop format was no longer enough. Enter progressive rock--a genre characterized by boundless ambition, virtuosic musicianship, and a sheer fearlessness when it came to track length. Bands fused rock and roll with classical structures, jazz improvisation, and avant-garde ...

Linda Dachtyl: Waves of Change

by C. Michael Bailey
February 26, 2026

Linda Dachtyl is a noted jazz organist who has been recording since the release of her debut recording, Blue Bop, on Tony Monaco's Chicken Coop Records in 2006. She has remained closely associated with Monaco and his label since. Dachtyl followed her debut with the well-received For Hep Cats (2008). In 2015, she released A Late ...

Gracias Amigo

By JUAN GABINO

Label: Club del Disco
Released: 2025
Track listing: Track 1 : Lo que Trasciende ( feat. Lu Blanch ) Track 2 : Swinguito en Piso 11 Track 3 : Un sueño con La infancia Track 4 : Gracias Amigo Track 5 : E de Sur ( Mi empresa Favorita ) Track 6 : Guadal Track 7 ; Sonny al Oleo

The Ed Palermo Big Band: Prog vs. Fusion: A War of the Ages

by Kyle Simpler
May 15, 2025

Sometimes musicians with serious chops take their music a little too seriously. Others, however, manage to combine talent and humor in a way that proves infectious. The Ed Palermo Big Band is one of the best examples of the latter. With albums drawing on such diverse influences as Frank Zappa, Paul Butterfield, and King Crimson, Palermo ...