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Michael Fonfara, Lou Reed, and the Everyman Band

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Reading about the recent passing of Michael Fonfara made me revisit the records Lou Reed made with Fonfara and with Reed’s backing band from 1974-1980. This became a transnational period for Reed, and he found musical support with a group of talented musicians who came from outside the rock and roll galaxy.

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Jan Hammer: From Mahavishnu to Jeff Beck

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Following the breakup of Mahavishnu, the keyboard player worked on some memorable projects.

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The Bee Gees: Straight To The Heart Songs

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The Bee Gees borrowed from the sounds of ’70s Philly soul then helped spread it far and wide as songwriters and producers.

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The Pavilion of Dreams

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Harold Budd’s 1976 recording, featuring saxophonist Marion Brown, is still strangely beautiful and unlike other ambient music recorded since.

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Stanley Cowell Passes Away

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A tribute to the underappreciated work of this pianist, an American jazz master

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In Ten Tracks: Elton John

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A selection of Elton John songs that have meaning to me and have stuck with me through the years, appearing frequently on mix tapes and playlists.

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