2022 Listening Report Round-up: Some Jazz Vinyl That Got Away By Ahmad Jamal, Tony Williams and Kenny Burrell
Mark Smotroff catches up on some releases which he didn’t get around to reviewing last year…
Frank Zappa’s 1972 Jazz Rock Masterpieces The Grand Wazoo & Waka/Jawaka Featured In New Boxed Set, Waka/Wazoo. Part 2, The Live & Studio Sessions
Mark Smotroff continues his deep dive exploration of Zappa’s big band era…
The Beach Boys’ Sail On Sailor – 1972 Super Deluxe Edition Six CD Set Traces Arc Of Band Reinvention, Renewal and Resurgence.
Mark Smotroff dives into a favorite period of a favorite band for a fresh view of some of his favorite music…
Listening Report: Lou Reed’s Words and Music Take Center Stage On New Light In The Attic Super Deluxe Edition Multi-Disc 45 RPM Vinyl Set
Mark Smotroff explores an archival landmark by one of rock music’s most influential pioneers…
Ripe For Halloween, Frank Zappa’s New 1975 Yugoslavian Concert Set Showcases Rare Transitional Band and Musical Experiments on CD and Streaming
Mark Smotroff explores a tasty pumpkin…
Listening Report: RY X’s Blood Moon, A Song Cycle Soundtrack For Epic Personal Ascent Or Introspective Reflection on Vinyl, CD, Qobuz, Tidal & Apple Streaming
Mark Smotroff explores a great new Pacific coast seascape sunset soundtrack for thinking…
Listening Report: Colemine Records’ Soul Slabs Vol.2 Showcases Rare Singles From The Now Times
Mark Smotroff gets a fresh dose of neo soul…
