Merry Christmas Eve, jazz lovers. I should just say Merry Christmas Eve, Charlie Brawner, as he’s the only person who even might be reading this. And he's a jazz lover. So consider that a successful venn diagram situation right there. I used to proudly proclaim Speak No Evil the third best jazz record of all … Continue reading RRR002: “Speak No Evil” // Wayne Shorter
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On Bill Evans, Part 1
When I’m deep in the Bill Evans zone (let’s say late at night, earbuds in, lying next to my toddler who’s just fallen asleep in his bottom bunk, his orange night light creating a distinct vibe), I’m hypnotized by the way one chord melts into the next, as though I’m being led through some magical … Continue reading On Bill Evans, Part 1
RRR001: “Gateway” // John Abercrombie, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette
The Owl Head Shoe Horn would like to warmly—but not too warmly—welcome you to a brand new and long-awaited-by-absolutely-no-one feature: Random Record Reviews. When I attended college, back around the time of the Magna Carta, I wrote record reviews for the student newspaper. I just about got myself killed. In my mind I was calling … Continue reading RRR001: “Gateway” // John Abercrombie, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette
The Slow Rush
It’s 9:34 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, February 13, 2020. I think that means the new Tame Impala record has been digitally available for 34 minutes. And there it is! With the efficiency of a microwaved burrito! OK. I’ve got some ice cream from Molly Moon's. Molly Moon's used to be The Shit — until Salt and … Continue reading The Slow Rush
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