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View examples of my music reviews, book reviews, technology articles, Technorati tags, feature articles, popular culture essays, “Cutout Bin” columns, and concert reviews.
Music Reviews
Read samples of my CD and concert reviews.
Jazz pianist Danny Green's promising debut showcases his love of jazz, classical, and Latin music.
Almost never released, Q-Tip's ambitious album forges a new blend of jazz and hip hop.
Listening to Ramana Vieira's new album is an instant education in "fado," a form of Portuguese folk music.
The B-52s' excellent new album invites listeners to party like it's 1989.
Conductor/composer Vince Mendoza's latest CD is a challenging — but ultimately satisfying — blend of jazz and classical genres.
Book Reviews
Read samples of my book reviews.
A review of the newest O'Reilly iPhone app guide.
Author Edward C. Baig guides new and experienced Palm Pre users in his clear and entertaining manual.
Thompson's and Cotton's story powerfully demonstrates the real meaning of "innocent until proven guilty."
By reading this book, companies and individuals wishing to enter this new world will gain a great deal of knowledge and ideas for utilizing social web tools.
O'Reilly's Twitter guide serves as a practical resource for any novice or experienced Twitter user.
Technology Articles
Read samples of my opinion pieces and "how-to" articles on technology-related issues.
Torrents have redefined ownership, proper artist compensation, freedom of Internet access, and the shaky relationship between fans and music labels.
The recent hacking and phishing incidents at Twitter represent a larger problem: how can social networks become more secure?
Installing the right add-ons can enhance your Firefox browser and, ultimately, save you time and increase productivity.
Concert Reviews
Read some of my recent concert reviews.
After 38 years, Earth, Wind, and Fire can still dazzle an audience with their showmanship and unique blend of R&B and jazz.
Time stood still as Squeeze rocked like it was 1980, while Aimee Mann celebrated her recent successes in her opening set.
After a 20-year absence, Stevie Wonder transformed the Taste of Chicago into one joyous party.
Feature Articles
View samples of articles I have written that were part of major features.
A series of six articles detailing the 2009 Beatles remasters.
Part of a Blogcritics feature entitled "Michael Jackson, 1958-2009."
Part of the Blogcritics feature "Spirit of the Holidays 2008."
Popular Culture
Read samples of my essays and reviews of popular culture-related issues.
Last year Fox's popular TV drama saw a 24% decline in Nielsen ratings. What changes might help the show return to the the top ten?
Is traditional radio irrelevant? Its definition needs to change.
Cutout Bin Columns
View samples of my bi-weekly "Cutout Bin" column on Blogcritics.
Bill Withers' under appreciated live album functions not only as a great listen, but as a master class to songwriters and performers.
Kenny Rankin's 1976 classic beautifully marries pop and jazz using strings, guitar, and a lovely voice.
How often have music fans uttered the phrase "I prefer the live version"? This maxim applies in particular to Genesis's hard-to-find US version of 1982's Three Sides Live, which chronicles their transformation from art rock to more mainstream pop. The story behind the album, however, is just as interesting as the music itself.
Cheesy cover art. Corny album titles. Weird song edits. Yet K-Tel albums helped form my current music tastes.
Provides a brief description and lists key recordings in the Chicago House genre.
Provides a brief explanation and examples of vocalese.
Technorati Tags
Read tag descriptions I have written for Technorati.
Provides an overview of the Beatles's continuing cultural relevance.
Defines Dailymotion's role and relevance.
Defines the search engine and differentiates it from its competitors.
Provides a brief biography of the actor and his current roles.
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