Posted in January, 2012

Clarence “Jelly” Johnson – Low Down Papa

Clarence “Jelly” JohnsonLow Down Papa(Delmark) As far as rarities go, this stuff digs deep. This series of rediscovered 1920s-era piano rolls (those prickly cylinders that drive player pianos) by pianist … Read more

David Byrne: Ride Rise Roar

David ByrneRide Rise Roar(Eagle Rock) “I thought it’d be nice to do something unexpected that also makes it a little more of a show… One way would be with dancers … Read more

Billy Joel: Live at Shea Stadium

Billy JoelLive At Shea Stadium DVD, 2 CDs(Columbia/Legacy) Shea Stadium was built in 1964 when the 15-year-old Joel’s musical ambitions were crystallized by the Beatles’ appearance on The Ed Sullivan … Read more

Environmental Awareness Through Music

Elmore contributor (and musician) Annie Dinerman participated in a workshop last summer at New Hampshire’s Dartmouth College with percussionist Rex Benincasa to bring music and environmental awareness to Dartmouth students. … Read more

Jake Shimabukuro

Progress Report…

ELMORE FEATURED JAKE Shimabukuro as oneof our “11 Artists to Watch in 2011”exactly one year ago. We asked Jake to tell us how his 2011 went, and his plans for … Read more

The Big Picture

The Big Picture

Music and film alter our daily lives even if we don’t hear the music or see the film, because both change society; when those two forms meet perfectly, the union … Read more

#48 January/February 2012

FEATURES: ONE MAN, ONE BANDThe motivation and genius of musicians who take DIY to the extreme. MATTHEW ALLEN delves into one-man bands like Stevie Wonder, Lenny Kravitz and Raphael Saadiq … Read more