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The Laura Nyro Experience (Part One)
The beginning of a three-part essay on the joy and wonder of Laura Nyro
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Eight New Albums to Dig Into
The second installment of Listening Sessions' ongoing new-music recommendations for 2026
Apr 3
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Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway: Soul Simpatico & Beyond
Their 1972 duets album remains a treasure of stylistic daring
Mar 24
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A Love Letter to the Humble Cassette
The young kids are discovering the iPod. This older kid is rediscovering cassettes.
Mar 14
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Let Chicago Work on You
The auspicious introduction to horn-rock's ultimate band
Mar 4
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Wes Montgomery and Bill Evans Revisited
On two archival releases from the Riverside catalogue
Feb 22
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Seven New and Upcoming Records to Dig
The first installment for 2026 of Listening Sessions' new-music picks
Feb 12
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"Horses, Horses, Horses, Horses"
A long-time record collector finally encounters Patti Smith's art-punk debut
Feb 2
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