HITS Presents History of the Music Biz Two – The Mike Sigman Interviews
Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
Monk and Coltrane – Definitive Performances
Coltrane: An Appreciation
AXPONA 2017
Robin Trower: Time and Emotion
Holdsworth’s Eidolon
Kessel, The Original Wrecking Crew
Francis Albert Sinatra and Antonio Carlos Jobim Expanded 50th Anniversary Edition
You’re Gonna Wanna Hana
Bill Evans – On a Monday in ’76
Evie Sands
Robbie Robertson Gives Testimony
A Man and his Fozgometer
100 Years Ago Today
Books
As the son of Hall of Fame songwriter Carl Sigman (“It’s All In The Game,” “Ebb Tide,” “Crazy He Calls Me,” “What Now, My Love,” and many more), Michael Sigman grew up immersed in the pop and rock revolution of the ’50s and ’60s. As editor of Record World Magazine from 1972-’82, he had a […]
Features
Now Out with New Mixes in Stereo and 5.1 Surround Audio; Expanded Version with Previously Unreleased Session Recordings, & Special Packaging By Harvey Kubernik “Sgt Pepper’s was the perfect album to absorb while being Lost in Space.” — Bill […]
Bebop
By Armand Lewis There are very few jazz composers who, when you hear their work, you know instantly whose tune you are hearing. Soloists may be easily identified by their individual sound or style, but as composers, very few are so unique that their songs are not only instantly identifiable, but should any one try […]
Features
With the release of a new record that pairs jazz giant John Coltrane with Thelonious Monk, RCN examines his lasting musical influence By Harvey Kubernik Saxophonist John Coltrane died on July 17, 1967 in Long Island, NY after a brief bout with liver cancer. “Mourned by as many rock musicians as those from the […]
Kaplan's Korner
KAPLAN’S KORNER Nice people in Chicago. Really nice. The town has a good vibe. And the weather was per-fect. Pasadena Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day perfect. Honey let’s move to Chicago perfect. Apparently global warming is a conspiracy perpetrated by AXPONA and the Chicago Department of Tourism and Development because the weather was that […]
Blues
Robin Trower’s new 11-song album, time and emotion is out and he’s on tour in the Central and Western U.S. in May and June By Harvey Kubernik British blues rock guitar statesman Robin Trower first achieved commercial and critical success with Procol Harum during the late 1960s before emerging as the bandleader of his own […]
New Releases
Allan Holdsworth the British guitarist and composer “that even guitar heroes look up to,” has released two best-of CDs by David C. Kephart Allan Holdsworth has been correctly referred to as “a guitarist that even ‘guitar heroes’ look up to.” For over 45 years, his ability to surprise, amaze and transfix listeners with his unique […]
Bebop
The recent documentary film The Wrecking Crew chronicles the musicians of the 1960s and ’70s who appeared on literally thousands of pop and rock recordings, contributing not only the musical backing, but also countless musical hooks and licks that make the music of that era so memorable. While the film focused on the musicians still […]
Collecting
CD & Digital Commemorative Edition Adds Two Bonus Tracks; Remastered Album Also Available on 180-gram Vinyl LP & Exclusive, Limited Edition Blue Vinyl LP By Harvey Kubernik Frank Sinatra’s acclaimed 1967 album with Brazilian music legend Antonio Carlos Jobim, Francis Albert Sinatra and Antonio Carlos Jobim is now expanded for its 50th Anniversary Edition. In April, it […]
Kaplan's Korner
KAPLAN’S KORNER The Hana EL cartridge is a low output moving coil with an elliptical stylus. The Hana EH cartridge is a high output moving coil cartridge with an elliptical stylus. Both cartridges weigh 5 grams and track at 2 grams. With the Jelco 750D and the Ortofon 110 tone arms, both required a little […]
Bebop
Bebop and Beyond By Armand Lewis In 1976, pianist Bill Evans was settled into what would come to be known as his great 1970s trio. Yet, the group would be together for just two years. While his bassist Eddie Gomez had been with him for nine years, Evans’ latest drummer, Eliot Zigmund, had only joined […]
Lost And Found
Lost and Found The guitarist, soul singer and songwriter tops off a six decade, hit-making career with a new album, Shine for Me “She’s got the stardust in her eyes, she’s got silver bells in her voice and you’d think she’s got electricity in her fingers the way she plays that guitar left-handed and upside down.” – […]
Features
With a just-released autobiography, Testimony, and a 40th Anniversary Edition of The Last Waltz, the co-founder of The Band talks about his storied life and work on a new album By Harvey Kubernik Robbie Robertson’s contributions to popular music have made him one of the most renowned songwriters and guitarists of his time. In the 1960s, […]
Kaplan's Korner
KAPLAN’S KORNER A 5-foot fall from the fireplace mantle onto the brick hearth was too much for my beloved Fozgometer. I broke it the same day the Dynavector 20Xl and the Ortofon Cadenza Blue cartridges showed up. Bad timing. I could regale you with tales of all the hours of fun I had attempting to dial […]
Bebop
Bebop and Beyond by Armand Lewis On February 26, 1917, five New Orleans musicians went into the Victor Records studios in New York City to record two tunes for release on one 10” 78rpm single. Victor Records 18255 would be released on March 7 of that year and become the biggest seller in Victor’s catalog […]
