Five Of the Very Best Jazz-Rock Bands
“Marrying the adventurous, highly-skilled attributes of jazz to the irresistible beat and swagger of rock, they created unforgettable music.”
What’s The Common Thread Among the Most Influential Rock Groups?
We all know about how American blues and early rock influenced some great groups. But what about some other surprising other musical genres?
Jimi Hendrix and His “Black Legacy”
Jimi Hendrix is typically associated with classic rock. But this author argues he deserves a bigger place within black culture and music.
Stevie Wonder’s “Signed, Sealed & Delivered” At 50
50 years ago, Stevie Wonder began breaking out of the Motown “box” (literally) with the joyous, surprising “Signed, Sealed & Delivered” album.
Miles Davis: Still Cool As Ever
Miles Davis broke a lot of rules — and took jazz to the next level. A recent documentary explores his genius as well as the demons that haunted him.