February 17, 2025

I've said this before, probably on many occasions, but some Breaking The Tethers shows just fall together nicely, especially musically. I'd say this show falls into that category. It just worked well (at least to my ears!). My fave songs from this episode? "First light" by Freddie Hubbard, "Bloom" by Amnesiac Quartet, "Mammoth no arms" by Rare Air, and "Gift" by Mikrokolektyw.

A couple of notes about shows over the next couple of weeks:

*I will be away from BTT for the Monday, February 24 program. Drew Miller will be filling in for me; he'll do a fine job. I'll be back for the first show in March, Monday the 3rd.

*Speaking of filling in, I'll be doing so for Alternative To What on Thursday, February 20, 4 to 6 pm MT, at the usual place (cjsw.com or 90.9 FM)

Thanks.

Andrew

February 3, 2025

After a break of a week, I started the show with another (very) long track, which has been a recent trend on Breaking The Tethers. The big tune this week was  “In ‘n’ out” by McCoy Tyner and Joe Henderson recent release Forces of nature: live at Slugs’. It’s quite a kicking piece. Listen to it here.

I’m not sure if I’m going to start next week’s program with a long track. To find out, join me on Monday, February 10, from 10 to 11 am MT, at cjsw.com or 90.9 FM.

Thanks.

Andrew

February 10, 2025

A long song was featured at the start of BTT this week. This time, it was "Out-blood-rageous" by Soft Machine, the version from the Third album, once of my all-time fave tunes. I've played it before but not for several years, I think. It made an appearance this week in honour of its composer, keyboardist Mike Ratledge, who passed away on February 5.

The show ended with a trip to hell. Or, more specifically, I played "Hell" by the Squirrel Nut Zippers. I've put this track on BTT before but, again, not for a long time. It was a snappy way to end things.

I'll be back for another BTT program on Monday, February 17, which is the Family Day holiday in various Canadian provinces, including Alberta, where I live (I'll be away the week after that; more on that soon). Join me at the usual time and the usual place: 10 to 11 am MT and cjsw.com or 90.9 FM.

Thanks.

Andrew