Dec 26th, 2008 · The Festival of New Trumpet Music staged a major retrospective of Woody Shaw compositions at the Jazz Standard this past fall. Old Shaw bandmates backed three young-lion horn players with chops. Hear the Woody Shaw Legacy Ensemble: Brass Knights and get to know Woody Shaw on JazzSet.
Oct 8th, 2008 · The first retrospective exhibit of controversial artist Jeff Koons is on display at Versailles, just outside Paris. In recent years, only a few select works of contemporary artists have been displayed there. Now, Koon's giant red aluminum lobster, vacuum cleaners and floor polishers display and giant balloon dog adorn the palace. Critics are calling it a sullying of French culture and identity.
Oct 6th, 2008 · At first coming off like Fugazi raised on Bruce Springsteen, Birdmonster has a retrospective yet innovative take on indie-rock. Now constantly on the road, the band took a tour-friendly approach to its new CD with a nod to Tom Petty.
Oct 1st, 2008 · Originally known as Alabama 3, the band mines sounds from the deep south with their Guthrie- and Cash-inspired blend of gospel, country and house music. A3 performs the wide range of material from Hits and Exit Wounds, a new retrospective CD, on WXPN.
Sep 17th, 2008 · Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews Hold Up The Sky, Andy Zwerling's first album in 27 years. Zwerling's previous album, a retrospective called Somewhere Near Pop Heaven, became a surprise hit in Croatia in 2003.
Jul 7th, 2008 · The British group behind the catchy Sopranos theme song is releasing a retrospective album. It includes a variety of songs expressing their gospel, techno, and blues influences.
Apr 14th, 2008 · Harry Benson has photographed everyone from the Beatles to Benazir Bhutto, and every president since Eisenhower. Alex Chadwick continues his occasional "Photo Op" series by strolling with the photo legend through a retrospective exhibit at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles.
Dec 31st, 2007 · It has been 25 years since a car crash left legendary soul singer Teddy Pendergrass paralyzed. But as he tells Farai Chideya, he's still inspired. His new CD retrospective, The Essential Teddy Pendergrass, focuses on the scope of his amazing career.