American guitarist Jon Durant brings a unique sense of texture and melody to his instrument. His distinctive “cloud guitar” soundscapes and engaging lead work have…
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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.
Humorous and Exploratory Songs from City Weezle
City Weezle – No.2 (City Weezle, 2021) The sound of Irish multinational band City Weezle is hard to describe. It has hard rock, progressive rock,…
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Blue to Gold from Sarah Perrotta
Sarah Perrotta – Blue to Gold (7D Media/Third Star Records) Blue to Gold is the fourth album from singer-songwriter and piano player Sarah Perrotta. The…
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Keyboardist and composer Oliver Wakeman was born February 26, 1972. He is the eldest son of progressive rock legend Rick Wakeman (YES). Oliver filled the…
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Vivid Guitar Wonders from Carl Weingarten
Carl Weingarten – Stop Me Try (Multiphase Records, 2022) Stop Me Try is another superb album from multi-instrumentalist and composer Carl Weingarten. The album treats…
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Jazz and Rock Standards Through the Prism of the Pedal Steel Guitar
Dave Easley – Byways of the Moon (2021) “Byways of the Moon” presents a set of exquisite instrumental pieces performed by pedal steel guitar maestro…
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Enchanting American Nocturnes from John Finbury
John Finbury – American Nocturnes – Final Days of July (Green Flash Music, 2019) “American Nocturnes – Final Days of July” is a charming album…
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Live Album from AKKU Quintet
AKKU Quintet – Live (7d Media, 2022) “Live” is the new album from Swiss progressive jazz ensemble AKKU Quintet. The group plays spellbinding, lengthy musical…
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Nordic Bass Fest on Sounds of 3 Edition 2
Per Mathisen: Sounds of 3 Edition 2 (Losen Records, 2019) Norwegian bass wizard Per Mathisen teamed up with two stellar musicians, guitarist Ulf Wakenius and…
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A Fantastic Journey of Roine Stolt’s History as a Writer
The Flower Kings – By Royal Decree (Inside Out Music, 2022) Aside from great musicianship and songwriting, another key aspect of The Flower Kings is…
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