There aren’t many rootsy blues artists who record in Italy. There aren’t many who primarily write about Spain, either. Luke Winslow-King (aka LWK) does both of those and more on
John Hollier hails from Louisiana, and though there are hints of his roots in his sound, it is mostly easy-flowing Americana music. After all, he and his band, John Hollier
Call it a makeover, or at least a major reinvention of the Tedeschi Trucks Band (TTB) sound. New management and the outside perspective of new producer Mike Elizondo, perhaps, account
A jazz musician has to attain an elite status before being invited to play at the hallowed shrine of jazz, NYC’s Village Vanguard. Like his iconic forbearers, Sonny Rollins, John
You can easily read “Twio” as “Trio.” You won’t be wrong. Yet, the obtuse word, in Smith’s witty way, implies fun. Saxophonist Walter Smith III introduced his chordless saxophone trio
It’s no mystery why Texas singer-songwriter William Clark Green is so popular. He writes relatable songs, has catchy sing-along choruses, clever wordplay, and his unifying rebel persona. Besides, his sentiments
Chick Corea’s Forever Yours: The Farewell Performance, a 2-LP set,is a fitting finale to the iconic composer and pianist’s career, recorded just four months before his surprising passing in 2021.
Bill Frisell is the unassuming guy in a flannel shirt, wearing Sketchers. He has this ‘everyman’ aura that one would not typically associate with one of the most inventive, fascinating
The underrecognized guitarist and musicologist Duke Robillard is arguably the most important roots and blues musician to come from Rhode Island. Heck, let’s extend that to one of the most
Portland folk singer Jeffrey Martin releases one full show, Alive, on July 25, 2025, recorded at Portland’s The Showdown, with 16 tracks, unedited, overdub-free, and unsequenced. Sam Weber (Madison Cunningham,
