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Music Feature: The Power of Boston Disco — Celebrating an Era

September 19, 2018
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Disco is back in town! DJ Joey Carvello returns to Boston and the compilation Boston Goes Disco! is released.

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Jazz CD Review: Tyshawn Sorey’s “Pillars” — Like Nothing You Have Heard Before

September 19, 2018
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Tyshawn Sorey flies far from his innovative masters. I hardly expected that the result would be so mesmerizing and alive.

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Rock Concert Review: The The — Deconstructed

September 16, 2018
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In every meaningful way, The The’s return to the States, the band’s first tour in 16 years, was generous.

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Classical CD Reviews: Jansons’ “Resurrection” Symphony, Harding’s Mahler Five, and Steinbacher’s Strauss

September 16, 2018
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Two Mahler symphony entries: one is above average, the other a disappointment. Violinist Arabella Steinbacher delivers a first-rate and strongly recommended disc.

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Jazz Preview, September—December 2018: An Embarrassment of Riches

September 16, 2018
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Is this lineup of jazz performances richer and more mouth-watering than we’ve seen in many a year? Yep.

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Classical CD Reviews: Duo Noire’s “Night Triptych,” Justin Taylor’s “Continuum,” and Brahms’ “Ein deutsches Requiem”

September 15, 2018
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Night Triptych is an important disc, but also an inviting one that takes you to some fresh places well worth experiencing. Also, another success for harpsichordist Justin Taylor, and a well-earned one at that.

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Concert Review: David Byrne’s “American Utopia” — Live

September 15, 2018
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Conceptual and abstract as David Byrne can often be, he’s one art schooler who isn’t afraid to get down.

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Concert Review: Van Morrison — Working in Overdrive

September 14, 2018
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There were moments during Van Morrison’s 22-song concert Tuesday when he was whipping the band into a frenzy — shouting out song selections before the final notes of the previous tune had fully rung out.

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Rock Preview: Glenn Hughes Sings Deep Purple — Slightly Unhinged

September 13, 2018
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“I went back and listened to the records and watched videos of performances. I got into character for this,” Glenn Hughes confesses.

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Rock Preview: Dawes — Never Predictable

September 11, 2018
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The group’s songs range from the cynical to the sweet without losing their sincerity, and that may be Dawes’ most defining trait as it shifts its musical focal point.

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