Imán, Califato Independiente “Imán, Califato Independiente” (CBS, 1978) The self-titled “Imán, Califato Independiente” is one of the finest progressive rock albums made in Spain. Imán,…
View More Prog Rock Essentials: Imán, Califato IndependienteAuthor: Angel Romero
Angel Romero has been writing about progressive music and world music for many years. Publications include Eurock (USA), Marquee (Japan), and Nuevas Músicas (Spain). He founded the websites progressiverockcentral.com and worldmusiccentral.org. Angel also produced Musica NA, a music show for TVE (Spain) featuring fusion, avant-garde, world music, new age and electronic artists.
Beautifully Crafted Chandrasekhar Limit
Zenit The Chandrasekhar Limit (Galileo Records GLR112CD, 2013) The Chandrasekhar Limit by Swiss band Zenit was one of the best European progressive rock releases in…
View More Beautifully Crafted Chandrasekhar LimitAlex Carpani’s Keyboard Masterpiece
Alex Carpani – The Sanctuary (Ma.Ra.Cash Records/CypherArts MRC021, 2010) I got a copy of this album during Alex Carpani’s performance last summer at ProgDay and…
View More Alex Carpani’s Keyboard MasterpieceProg Rock Essentials: Io Sono Nato Libero
Banco del Mutuo Soccorso Io Sono Nato Libero (Dischi Ricordi, 1973) Io Sono Nato Libero (I Was Born Free) by Italian band Banco del Mutuo…
View More Prog Rock Essentials: Io Sono Nato LiberoSupernal Endgame Touches the Sky
Supernal Endgame Touch the Sky: Volume II (10t10076 10t Records, 2014) Supernal Endgame is a crossover band from Dallas (Texas) that combines superb progressive symphonic…
View More Supernal Endgame Touches the SkyStellar Cosmic Trance Electronica by Fanger, Schönwälder and Lutz Graf-Ulbrich
Fanger & Schönwälder featuring Lutz Graf-Ulbrich Analog Overdose 5 (MRCD 7100, 2014) Thomas Fanger and Mario Schönwälder is one of the most prolific electronic acts.…
View More Stellar Cosmic Trance Electronica by Fanger, Schönwälder and Lutz Graf-UlbrichMoraine’s Jazz-Rock Explorations
Moraine Groundswell (Moonjune Records MJR066-L, 2014) Seattle-based Moraine is currently one of the leading instrumental jazz-rock outfits in the United States. Their latest album, Groundswell,…
View More Moraine’s Jazz-Rock ExplorationsHistoric Keith Jarrett Trio Recordings Remixed
A new live album titled album titled Hamburg ’72 by Keith Jarrett, Charlie Haden, and Paul Motian is now available on ECM Records. The new…
View More Historic Keith Jarrett Trio Recordings RemixedGentle Giant Live Unedited
Gentle Giant Live At The Bicentennial (Alucard, 2014) Gentle Giant’s latest release is a 2-CD live recording titled Live At The Bicentennial, its first official…
View More Gentle Giant Live UneditedJazz-Rock Fusion Maestro Chick Corea Wins Best Latin Jazz Album
Jazz and fusion keyboard virtuoso Chick Corea has received a Latin GRAMMY Award for The Vigil, released on August 6, 2013 on Concord Jazz.…
View More Jazz-Rock Fusion Maestro Chick Corea Wins Best Latin Jazz Album