Some Some Unicorn – Unicornucopia (Clutter Music, 2016) An album of experimental, improvised music by a collective of musicians led by multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and composer…
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In The Name Of Love
Valentina Marino – “In The Name Of Love” (Jazzheads, 2016) Italian vocalist Valentina Marino delivers a contemporary jazz mix of original songs, pop hits like…
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John Wetton’s Official Live Bootlegs Reissued
John Wetton – “Official Bootleg Archive Vol 1” (Primary Purpose, 2016) Iconic vocalist and bassist John Wetton was a member of two of the most…
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Esquire III – No Spare Planet (Esquire Music Records, 2016) Although there is a Yes family connection, this album has practically nothing to do with…
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Leon Alvarado – “The Future Left Behind” (Melodic Revolution Records, 2016) The Future Left Behind is an ambitious science fiction concept album by multi-instrumentalist Leon…
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Dårskapens Monotoni
Kaipa Da Capo – “Dårskapens Monotoni” (Foxtrot Records, 2016) Kaipa Da Capo is the current incarnation of iconic Swedish progressive rock band Kaipa. Guitarist Roine…
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Forward-Looking Prog from Glass Hammer
Glass Hammer – Valkyrie (Arion Records / Sound Resources, 2016) American band Glass Hammer has matured into one of the finest progressive rock bands in…
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Impeccable Dewa Budjana
Dewa Budjana – Zentuary (Favored Nations, 2016) Zentuary is a double album by guitar wizard Dewa Budjana. If you are into jazz-rock fusion you are…
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Nicolas Meier, Rising Fusion Star
Nicolas Meier – Infinity (Favored Nations, 2016) In terms of jazz-rock fusion, this is one of the best albums I’ve heard this year. Swiss-born guitar…
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Aisles in Space
Aisles – Hawaii (Presagio Records, 2016) Hawaii is the fourth album by Chilean progressive rock band Aisles. It’s a concept album about a post-apocalyptic world…
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