Posted in September, 2015

John McLaughlin, Black Light, 4th Dimension

“Everybody Speaks Music”

By Ira Kantor     In advance of his new album, Black Light (read our review here), fusion legend John McLaughlin took time to speak with Elmore from the little village … Read more

John McLaughlin, 4th Dimension, Black Light

John McLaughlin & The 4th Dimension

Guitar legend John McLaughlin has never made a sad album. Even when paying tribute to departed musical contemporaries, he makes sure his sounds convey the utmost jubilance. Here, McLaughlin unites … Read more

Ben E. King

When the news broke in April that singer Ben E. King had died at the age of 76, many reports announced the loss by referring to King as “the ‘Stand … Read more

Rhythm & Roots Festival

Photographs by Laura Carbone Rhythm & Roots isn’t the biggest or most high-profile festival of the year, but it’s still my favorite because, like Heinz ketchup, it has the perfect … Read more