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New interview with Percy Jones reveals insights into his career and work with Eno & MJ12. Continue reading →

We spoke with iconic fusion violinist-composer, Jean-Luc Ponty about his latest project with famed Yes singer, Jon Anderson.  Their band is appropriately named, The Anderson-Ponty Band and they have released a a most intriguing album of hybrid tunes that combines  Yes standards, Ponty Standards as well as some new and highly stylized original compositions.  The album, “Better Late Than … Continue reading →

We spoke with original Blues Breaker John Mayall during his most recent tour to discuss his induction into the Blues Hall of Fame and to grab some unique view points on the blues and a passion driven career. Continue reading →

Narada Michael Walden has one of the most impressive songwriting and production resumes in the business. From the early performances with iconic acts like: Mahavishnu Orchestra, Jeff Beck, Tommy Bolin and Weather Report to blockbuster productions with some of the most influential artists in the business, Walden has been an unstoppable river of energy traveling in many directions. Continue reading →

Steve Hackett once again takes to the road for his 2015 world tour dubbed,  From Acolyte to Wolflight with Genesis Revisited—the Total Experience.  After several years of touring Genesis Revisited, Hackett now celebrates his own solo career and the 40 year anniversary of the landmark album that launched it, Voyage Of The Acolyte.   Wolflight is an album very close to the … Continue reading →

Historically remembered for his iconic work on the Yes Relayer album from 1974, keyboardist Patrick Moraz has built a remarkable solo career that has made him one of the most celebrated keyboardists of his age. Playing to audiences around the world, Moraz still reigns supreme as both performer and artist. His technical ability is legendary, yet it is the scope … Continue reading →

Interview by Thomas Mangano Blending elements from the traditional French chanson, American swing jazz, Roma & North African music, Paris Combo is a beautiful and exciting example of how eclecticism in music can not only find a market, but popularity as well. Though this fascinating ensemble flies mostly under the radar in America, their popularity … Continue reading →

Mary Ramsey lead singer, composer and string player for 10,000 Maniacs spoke to us in a recent phone interview about their new album, Twice Told Tales. This album is a beautiful and fearless exploration of traditional folk songs with arrangements that move playfully between strict traditional musical forms and modern folk-pop interpretations. Continue reading →

We caught up with Grammy winning bassist, Christian McBride for a very enlightening  discussion on success, determination & the pursuit of excellence.   At 41 years old, Christian McBride has firmly established himself as one of the world’s premier Bassists easily working across genres while  performing with some of the most notable names in the industry.  … Continue reading →

Joey DeFrancesco, is a remarkable American success story. Signing his first record deal at 16 years old, he has continuously played with some of the most notable names in modern Jazz history. He has placed his indelible mark on Jazz organ playing changing the very way the instrument is being viewed. We had an opportunity … Continue reading →