Sonny Rollins’ “Way Out West” Remains Essential
If you have an appetite for great jazz and want to hear one of its shining stars at a peak moment of his creativity, this “Way Out West” deluxe reissue is a must-have.
Etta James and “Roll With Me Henry”
Etta James’ “Roll With Me Henry” is another one of those songs that serves as a rock n’ roll building block. Here’s how it came about.
NatGeo’s “Genius”: Next Up, Aretha Franklin
The innovative NatGeo “Genius” docudrama series has covered Einstein and Picasso. The Queen of Soul is being tee’d up for 2020; here’s an early peek.
“Underrated”: 3 Singers Who Deserve More Love
You weighed in on some singers who are “Underrated.” We tallied things up and took a look at 3 names most frequently mentioned.
Roger C. Reale and the Rue Morgue: A Power-Pop Gem Rediscovered
Roger C. Reale has a long career performing with the likes of Mick Ronson. A long-overlooked album of those jams has just been released.