Marcus Miller Renaissance Man (Concord Jazz, 2012) A new album by Marcus Miller is always a good cause for celebration. Although he is one the…
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The First Emerson, Lake & Palmer Classic Revisited
Emerson, Lake & Palmer Emerson, Lake & Palmer Deluxe Edition (Razor & Tie Recordings, 2012 reissue) Razor & Tie Records begins its anticipated collection of…
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District 97 Trouble With Machines (The Lasers Edge, 2012) District 97 is getting rave reviews from some critics. I see why, because the musicians are…
View More Trouble With MachinesMasterful Jacaranda
Trevor Rabin Jacaranda (Varese Records) Most people will identify Trevor Rabin with his participation in legendary rock band Yes. Although Yes had been one of…
View More Masterful JacarandaShifting Psychedelic Themes and Sounds
Mahogany Frog Senna (Moonjune Records MJR048, 2012) Fans of psychedelic progressive rock are in for a treat with Senna , the sixth album by Canadian…
View More Shifting Psychedelic Themes and SoundsJakabar’s Buddha Chill
Jakabar Buddha Chill Vol. 2 (Seamless Recordings, 2012) Buddha Chill Vol. 2 is a collection of chillout electronic music tracks by Italian duo Jakabar. Berny…
View More Jakabar’s Buddha ChillThe Alternate Yes Live
Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe Live at the NEC Oct 24th 1989 (Gonzo Multimedia HST006CD, 2012) In the late 1980s, progressive rock band Yes had been…
View More The Alternate Yes LiveThe Heavy Soul Sessions
Djam Karet The Heavy Soul Sessions (Djam Karet HC 015, 2010) The Heavy Soul Sessions is the most recent album by legendary American progressive rock…
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Tommy Bolin The Ultimate Teaser (Samson Records/429 Records FTN17894, 2012) This new three CD collection produced by Greg Hampton and Johnnie Bolin presents the impressive…
View More The Ultimate TeaserThinking About Music in Visionary Ways
Dennis Haklar Lizard’s Tale (Floating White Lotus, 2012) Guitarist Dennis Haklar has put together one of the most beautiful progressive music albums of the year.…
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