I first became aware of guitarist Pat Metheny in 1985 through the song This is Not America from the movie Falcon and the Snowman. I loved hearing the song on my then local station San Francisco’s KFOG but I remember not knowing what his deal was when the DJ announced him along with David...
When it comes to singers, Kurt Elling is about as hip as they get. He’s more widely known in jazz circles so if you’re not familiar with his work, think of him sort of like the George Clooney of male vocalists. His voice is so arresting, hearing him on the radio stopped producer Don...
Last year must have been the year of the cover tune. Leading the pack of recordings devoted to the cover concept was Herbie Hancock and his star studded The Imagine Project. Herbie skillfully drove his crew of John Legend, Jeff Beck, Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, Pink, Seal and more through songs like “Imagine” and...
Whether she’s performing one of her greatest hits or covering Gnarls Barkley, it’s being on stage with her guitar that fills Shawn Colvin up. Listen to the podcast below as she shares the magic behind her live performance. [display_podcast] Recommended Recordings: Live A Few Small Repairs These Four Walls Polaroids: A Greatest Hits Collection...