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Yes are one of the most influential and enduring bands in the history of progressive rock, renowned for their virtuosic musicianship, ambitious compositions, and a sound that blends rock, classical, jazz, and symphonic elements into a distinctive and expansive musical vision.
Formed in London in 1968 by singer Jon Anderson and bassist Chris Squire, Yes quickly distinguished themselves from their contemporaries through intricate arrangements, extended song structures, and a commitment to musical exploration. Early lineups solidified with the addition of guitarist Steve Howe, keyboardist Rick Wakeman, and drummer Bill Bruford, a configuration often regarded as the band’s classic era.
Record Store Day 2026 Jazz Releases
by Kyle Simpler
Many vinyl enthusiasts get excited when the Record Store Day lists appear, and understandably so: most of the titles are limited-run pressings that can disappear quickly once the doors open. The only drawback, however, is that the lists can be overwhelming to sort through, often spanning multiple pages and covering releases across a wide range of ...
Record Store Day 2026 Additional Releases
by Kyle Simpler
While jazz releases are always a highlight of Record Store Day, the event's massive lists inevitably spill far beyond any single genre. With hundreds of titles announced each year, it quickly becomes clear that no guide can cover everything. The following selections step slightly outside the jazz category, but they still feel at home in a ...
The Grand Sonic Journey: Top 10 Progressive Rock Epics of All Time
by Michael Ricci
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, a musical revolution occurred when rock musicians decided the standard three-minute pop format was no longer enough. Enter progressive rock--a genre characterized by boundless ambition, virtuosic musicianship, and a sheer fearlessness when it came to track length. Bands fused rock and roll with classical structures, jazz improvisation, and avant-garde ...
Linda Dachtyl: Waves of Change
by C. Michael Bailey
Linda Dachtyl is a noted jazz organist who has been recording since the release of her debut recording, Blue Bop, on Tony Monaco's Chicken Coop Records in 2006. She has remained closely associated with Monaco and his label since. Dachtyl followed her debut with the well-received For Hep Cats (2008). In 2015, she released A Late ...
Gracias Amigo
By JUAN GABINO
Label: Club del Disco
Released: 2025
Track listing: Track 1 : Lo que Trasciende ( feat. Lu Blanch )
Track 2 : Swinguito en Piso 11
Track 3 : Un sueño con La infancia
Track 4 : Gracias Amigo
Track 5 : E de Sur ( Mi empresa Favorita )
Track 6 : Guadal
Track 7 ; Sonny al Oleo
The Ed Palermo Big Band: Prog vs. Fusion: A War of the Ages
by Kyle Simpler
Sometimes musicians with serious chops take their music a little too seriously. Others, however, manage to combine talent and humor in a way that proves infectious. The Ed Palermo Big Band is one of the best examples of the latter. With albums drawing on such diverse influences as Frank Zappa, Paul Butterfield, and King Crimson, Palermo ...
Take Five with Singer-Songwriter Arnab Sengupta
by AAJ Staff
Meet Arnab Sengupta Arnab Sengupta is a contemporary singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based out of Bangalore, India. Growing up in the eastern cities of India, Arnab has absorbed a plethora of diverse musical styles, both local and international, and has diligently pursued the study and performance of contemporary music for over 30 years, while arriving at his ...
Bill Bruford: The Summerfold Collection 1987-2008
by John Kelman
Intrepid percussionist/composer/bandleader Bill Bruford began his career in the late '60s art-rock arena with Yes and, later, King Crimson, but jazz has always moved underneath, like an eddying current. His early recordings, well documented on the companion Winterfold Collection, may not speak the language of jazz, but they possess its spirit. By 1986, Bruford ...
Clint Bahr: Puzzlebox
by Chris M. Slawecki
Puzzlebox is precisely that: A hard-cover box of musical curios arranged around an 11-minute improvisation ("As Tympani Melt in the Greek Heat") performed not by a band but by a rotating caravan of progressive jazz and rock musicians organized by multi-instrumentalist and composer Clint Bahr. Bahr's collaborators in this curious collection include pianist Marilyn Crispell, violinist ...
