Month April 2018

Cecil Taylor

Cecil Taylor: Beyond the Boundaries of Jazz

This revolutionary artist broke jazz out of its “bebop” box, and took it to places no one ever imagined. Cecil Taylor also wrote poetry and music for dance performances. Many consider him as influential as Coltrane and Ellington; it’s a shame he didn’t get more commercial attention.

Harpa in Reykjavik (Courtesy of Pixabay)

A Music Lover’s Guide to Reykjavik

Iceland has given us artists like Björk, Of Monsters and Men, and Sigur Rós. Reykjavik is the heart of the island’s rich cultural scene. From a contemporary concert hall to tiny clubs, and even a youth hostel, you’ll find some of the coolest new music being performed.

Cheers finest moments

From the TV Archives: “Cheers”’ Finest Moments

“Cheers” was nearly cancelled in its first season, but went on to become one of the defining series of the '80s while making stars of Ted Danson, Woody Harrelson, and Kirstie Alley and winning a ton of Emmys. P.S. That Thanksgiving food fight is still epic!

Billy Joel

The 10 Best Billy Joel Songs You May Have Never Heard

He’s never been afraid to express his “human” side – warts and all. And that’s made for some deeply affecting songs from Billy Joel. “Vienna,” “Big Man On Mulberry Street” and “Famous Last Words” are songs you might not hear at his popular New York residency shows – but they’re worth seeking out.