The Best of Flute
The first choice should be a given, but here are the next top bands and best songs that feature the flute.... Read More
The Bands I Didn’t See Live: My Top 4 Concert Fails
Despite attending tons of concerts in my life, I'm still haunted by the ones I didn't see. These are the biggest misses.... Read More
Still Discovering Paul McCartney
Well into his eighties, Paul McCartney continues making great work, even while music he created in his twenties still reveals amazing surprises... Read More
New Orleans Residency in Review
A lengthy New Orleans trip, my "residency," planned for many months but really many decades. Did the bon temps all rouler?... Read More
Tale of the Tape
Spotify is incredible, but making an actual cassette mixtape used to really mean something.... Read More
A New Orleans Residency
Goin' back to New Orleans for an extended "residency." Laissez les bons temps rouler, but also a chance to be something akin to a local.... Read More
Future Soul in the very near future
I had developed concerns about the future direction of my favorite band when two superheroes came to the rescue.... Read More
20 R.I.P.’s for 2025
The volume of notable musicians lost this year was jarring. And ranking them may be shallow. But here they are: The Top 20 R.I.P.'s for 2025... Read More
Christian McBride @ The Village Vanguard
Secret doors and straight jazz: a visit to the historic Village Vanguard, the oldest music club in New York City... Read More
Where’s That Confounded Bridge?
"Hold on just a second, let me explain" - a guest music aficionado's take on music bridges... Read More