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Peter Banks Empire ‘The Mars Tapes’ (Gonzo Multimedia, 2014) ‘The Mars Tapes’ is a collection of rare recordings of guitar legend Peter Banks, well-known for…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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,…
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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…
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