Using Streaming Music Services To Explore A Brazilian Music Legend’s Remarkable Life Work: Hermeto Pascoal on Qobuz, Tidal, Apple Lossless and Spotify
Mark Smotroff tries to share his joy of discovery…
New Zappa Mudd Club /Munich 3-CD Set Delivers Rich Les Paul-Driven Rock Crunch Throughout Overlooked 1980 Tour Recordings
Mark Smotroff rediscovers an era of Zappa music he under-appreciated…
Frank Zappa’s 1972 Jazz Rock Masterpieces, The Grand Wazoo & Waka/Jawaka Come Alive In Multi-Channel Dolby Atmos Surround Sound Blu-ray Featured In New Boxed Set, Waka/Wazoo
Mark Smotroff is perhaps a bit overly excited about a new Zappa release…
Listening Report: Samantha Fierke Swings Out Of the Gate With Compelling New Jazz Album, Mirage
Mark Smotroff enjoys fresh sounds from a fine new jazz talent…
First Time CD Release Of 1994 Montreux Jazz Festival Concert by Superstar Supergroup Rite Of Strings Features Jean-Luc Ponty, Al Di Meola and Stanley Clarke
Mark Smotroff relishes the wonders of incredibly talented musicians inspiring one another…
The Beatles Revolver: Super Deluxe Edition Boxed CD Set Showcases Pivotal Creative Period, Features Brand New Stereo Mix Of Landmark Album
Mark Smotroff explores an old favorite with fresh eyes and ears…
Listening Report: Ella Fitzgerald At The Hollywood Bowl
Mark Smotroff sets the wayback machine to appreciate a 21st century release…