Music
“Sun Ra: At the Showcase Live in Chicago, 1976 – 1977” offers a rare opportunity for us 21st century listeners to experience live sets by a distinctive musical spirit.
Saxophonist Owen Broder’s efforts to keep Johnny Hodges’ music alive is more than just mere imitation. It is a fitting tribute to a musician who deserves to be listened to more.
Cindy Lee’s “Diamond Jubilee” is nothing if not immersed in its own inner world. That’s part of its complexity, its strength, and its beauty.
This is my kind of music, a tight latin jazz outfit that embraces great horn charts and explosive percussion.
Pianist Noah Haidu’s impeccably performed and recorded “Standards II” is a winner.
The renowned duo of Jay Ungar and Molly Mason perform what has been called American Roots music. But they’ve also been known to include traditional folk and ’40s jazz.
The alternative rock/power pop singer-songwriter and musician was slowed down during the COVID years — but now he is back.
The Cambridge Symphony Orchestra’s recent performance supplied drama, vigor, and reflection.
Sessanta succeeded in making “old” songs and “old” bands sound powerful, vital, and progressive.
“There needs to be a bigger sense of community in the music world. Artists and labels and venues need to help each other out. There’s a void out there and I think Rock Garden Records is a positive new development.”
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