Music
“I love analyzing songs and finding out what makes them tick and what makes them wonderful.”
Iconic second-generation bossa nova composer, singer, and guitarist Joyce Moreno.
This was quintessential American punk that can stand proudly beside the MC5 and the Stooges.
The concert “is not about any political or religious statement, it is simply about human beings wanting to give a helping hand to other human beings.”
Friends since childhood, composer Tilbrook and lyricist Difford formed Squeeze in 1977; there have been two full-fledged breakups and reunions since then.
How does one keep a big band together long enough to make such brilliantly evocative sessions as that by Maria Schneider and the others listed here?
For classical music recordings it has been a remarkably rich year, especially over its second half.
A homage to the amazing musical talents that passed away this year.
According to its web site, TUM operates mainly thanks to volunteers. We should be grateful.
Cultural Commentary: After Three Decades, The End of Live Jazz at Boston’s Top of the Hub
Top of the Hub was one of the very rare places in the country where ordinary folks would bump into jazz every night.
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