The first official reissue of Dorothy Carter’s folk-music exegesis comes 46 years after its original release, 20 years after Dorothy passed, and 11 years before the centennial of her birth. Yet it seems right on time for a new celebration of her music. Appalachian folk tunes, old and ancient psalms and hymns, Scottish, Irish, French…
Doug Carn made four records for the Black Jazz label, more than any other artist, and each one topped the previous release’s lofty standard. Adam’s Apple was his last (1974) album for the label, representing the final note in his staggeringly creative crescendo. It was also the first record without Jean Carn, but Carn and…
Keyboardist Doug Carn s 1971 debut record for Black Jazz introduced his stylistic wrinkle of adding lyrics to jazz classics like John Coltrane s Acknowlegement (A Love Supreme), Horace Silver s Peace, and Wayne Shorter s title track, all sung by the gorgeous, thrilling voice of his wife Jean Carn. A crack outfit of drummer Michael Carvin, saxophonist flautist George…
Of all the artists who recorded for the Black Jazz label, keyboardist and composer Doug Carn was the most prolific, releasing four albums for the imprint. 1972’s Spirit of the New Land was his second Black Jazz release, but the first one (of two) to co-feature his wife, vocalist Jean Carn, in the album title;…
An incredible session from the legendary Tribe Records scene — an equal effort from leader Doug Hammond and keyboardist David Durrah, who contributes some ground breaking Fender Rhodes and moog work to the set! Hammond handles drums plus a bit of vocals and synthesizer on the session — working alongside Durrah in a groove that…
Everyone from the Misfits, Joan Jett and Fred Schneider of the B-52 s to Weird Al Yankovic, Adam Batman West (in one of his final performances) and William Shatner join the good Doctor in this two-hour-plus homage to the world-renowned radio icon! Dr. Demento has been championing novelty music (and also punk since it s…
For more than two decades, Dr. Dog have maintained a shared devotion to the unruly alchemy of making music. When it came time to create their eleventh studio album, the Philadelphia-bred band adopted an entirely new way of working together, embracing a multilayered process designed to foster a deeper synergy among its five members (bassist…
In 2012 storied musician and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dr. John (aka Mac Rebennack) released Locked Down, a startling album that marked a significant departure from his recent efforts. The album, produced by The Black Keys  Dan Auerbach, served as Dr. John s first for Nonesuch Records. It was an entirely new approach for the iconic artist, featuring as…
After his 2016 return to Blue Note where he first made a name for himself with a run of classic soul jazz albums between 1968-70, Hammond B-3 organ legend Dr. Lonnie Smith recorded All In My Mind during his 75th birthday celebration in July 2017 at the Jazz Standard in New York City with guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg and drummer Jonathan Blake. The…
Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) and Chuck Jones, the genius behind Warner Bros. classic animation, collaborate to bring Dr. Seuss beloved Christmas story to the screen – How the Grinch Stole Christmas . The green and small-hearted Grinch hates Christmas, and he desperately wants to make all the Who s in the town of Whoville as…
Drab Majesty s third album, Modern Mirror, is a journey of self-reflection, nostalgia, love, beauty, and heartbreak told across eight addictive and emotional synth pop anthems – a seemingly classic tale delivered unblinkingly through the frame of the modern world. Elements of classic tragedy weigh heavily in the reflection of Modern Mirror in songs like…
Deb Demure’s powerful presence and hypnotic sound has firmly defined the identity of Drab Majesty. After releasing the debut album, Careless, Drab Majesty split time between touring and studios, piecing together the ideas for the follow-up album, The Demonstration , an album depicting Deb Demure as only one part of Drab Majesty s overall being…
DRAGON BALL SUPER is a Japanese anime produced by Toei Animation Studios. Scripted by original Dragon Ball author Akira Toriyama, it follows his work and begins shortly after my defeat of Boo in Dragon Ball Z. Four years after Boo s death, peace has returned to Earth, and everyone is living in peace. Goku has…
A selection of 15 pieces from the soundtrack of the cult Dragon Ball Z Anime – on a limited 2LP edition, fully licensed. Including the Main opening track CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA . Â Dragon Ball Z resumes five years after Son Goku s wedding. Radditz, a mysterious warrior, arrives on Earth to find Goku, who learns…