Music
The series gives a fine overview of its selected artists, and it does an even better job of introducing the turbulence, torments, treasures, and trippiness of 1971 to audiences who didn’t live through it (or who can’t remember much of it, for whatever reason).
If you’re looking for instrumental music that grapples with tumultuous events, times, and circumstances, this may well be the disc for you.
With Michael Nesmith’s passing, Boomers of a certain age feel another piece of their youth disappearing.
Who else, but The Beatles, could command this much attention, of this many people, for that long of a time, and still be interesting, even joyous?
Solo performance is still a way ahead for jazz pianists, judging from four CDs released in 2021.
Arts Fuse writers continue their countdown of great music celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. This month’s diverse list includes Elton John, Paul and Linda McCartney, Humble Pie, Miles Davis, and Nick Drake.
For Boston, Derek Trucks designs the shows to celebrate Susan’s Tedeschi’s march from local clubs to being a commanding presence on concert stages around the world.
Like his idol, Todd Rundgren, John Powhida is a bit of a musical shape-shifter, evoking a broad range of styles but always with his unique and easily recognizable stamp.
During the pandemic months, Conrad Tao – who, in addition to being an exceptional pianist, is also an accomplished composer – has evidently been honing his skills as an improviser.
Two new Chicago-connected releases explore combinations of flute, cello, percussion and more to good effect.
Fest Review: IFFBoston Shorts — Part One