Musician, journalist, and author Emile Menasché has composed soundtracks for Oscar- and Emmy-nominated documentaries. He is jealous that his dog Hudson gets more attention from passersby whenever they’re seen in public together.
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Over his 50-plus years on the world stage, John McLaughlin has never been afraid to explore uncharted territory. Yet, as the 78-year-old guitarist jovially admitted … Read More “Gearhead: John McLaughlin Makes MiGiC”
Choosing holiday gifts for the musicians in your life is always a bit tricky. We in the Gearhead department have been known to deliver some … Read More “Gearhead: The Stocking Stuff of Legend”
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For nearly 30 years, Dave Stryker has been nearly inseparable from his Gibson ES-347s. “I saw Marvin Horne playing one at the Village Vanguard with … Read More “Gearhead: Dave Stryker’s Plex-able Guitar Mods”
Combine Cannonball Adderley with Clarence Clemons, pour in a large beaker of R&B, garnish with eye-grabbing stagecraft, and you have the essential ingredients of a … Read More “Gearhead: Mindi Abair Stays Unattached”
