Saturday, October 31, 2015

Al Molinaro (1919-2015)

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Al Molinaro is probably best remembered for being diner owner Al Delvecchio in the classic 1970s/1980s sitcom Happy Days. To me, however, ...
Sunday, October 25, 2015

CD Review – Omkara (The Sound of Divine Love), by Rupam Sarmah

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Authentic, traditional Indian instruments combine with jazz saxophone and acoustic guitar for a fusion of world music that is delightfully e...
Sunday, October 18, 2015

CD Review – The Gathering II, by Various Artists

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The second edition of this compilation series presents select tracks from new age recording artists produced by Grammy Award-winning guitari...
Tuesday, October 13, 2015

CD (Fan) Review – Ghost on the Canvas, by Glen Campbell

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Glen Campbell’s final original studio album, from 2011, captures the legendary genre-defying artist in fine form. This is one of those rar...

Best Song of All Time

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In my nearly 43 years, I haven’t heard a song as affecting as “Wichita Lineman” by Glen Campbell. Jimmy Webb’s brilliant melody and lyrics,...
Sunday, October 11, 2015

CD Review – Unravel: The Extended Suites, by Peter Jack Rainbird

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Inspired by the majesty of the Pacific Ocean, Peter Jack Rainbird took his electric guitar, a couple of small amplifiers, and a small suitc...
Sunday, September 27, 2015

CD Review – Saraswati Dreams, by Jaya Lakshmi & Ananda

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Warm acoustic guitar combines with exotic Indian instruments and singing for a delightfully pleasing and hypnotically entrancing world musi...