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Listen: Branford Marsalis goes deep into blues for 'Black Bottom,' and a look ahead at 2021 releases

Adrian Spinelli December 31, 2020Updated: January 11, 2021, 10:29 am
Branford Marsalis performs during the 2019 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 50th Anniversary at Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans. Photo: Erika Goldring / Getty Images
The Chronicle’s guide to notable new music.
NEW ALBUM
Branford Marsalis, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” Soundtrack (Milan Records)
Before signing on to compose music for the Netflix film “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” composer, arranger and saxophonist Branford Marsalis hadn’t worked with 1920s music. But the former San Francisco State professor jumped at the opportunity to expand his vast musical horizons and honor the legacy of the film’s subject, Gertrude “Ma” Rainey. Known as “The Mother of the Blues,” Rainey was one of the first blues superstars. The soundtrack is a combination of the film’s original score, along with arrangements of Ma Rainey classics and other jazz and blues standards.

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KXT's Favorite Albums of 2020

KXT’s Favorite Albums of 2020
Where to even begin for this year?
First of all, you’ve made it this far. Pat yourself on the back, because little did you know, you’re made of stronger stuff than you thought. That’s worth celebrating.
Second, COVID has yet to put a damper on the creative spirit, and right up there with our heroes working the front lines of the pandemic, we are grateful to our favorite musicians for saving this oft-dreadful year from being a complete wash. 2020’s musical offerings are plentiful and speak to every wild and disparate vibe this year has inspired: the good, the bad, and to put it bluntly – the boomerang effect of all of the above, turned up to 11.

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Virtual Gig List: Gaelynn Lea; Rhett Miller; Deep Sea Diver | Events Calendar

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, concerts have moved online as artists, venues and other outlets create new ways to re-imagine the live-music experience as social-distancing practices are commonplace. New platforms and ticketed online events have emerged as the music industry continues to innovate during this time.
If youâre an artist planning a virtual gig online, or if youâre aware of an upcoming performance, please use this form to let us know! Weâre certainly on the lookout for Minnesota artistsâ virtual shows, and we are happy to include any artist of interest to The Currentâs audience.
All showtimes listed below are

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The Casket Lottery's Nathan Ellis discuss his top 10 albums of 2020

The Casket Lottery’s Nathan Ellis discuss his top 10 albums of 2020
Kansas City post-hardcore outfit
The Casket Lottery jumped back onto the scene this year, after a short hiatus, with their latest album,
Short Songs For End Times (Wiretap/Big Scary Monsters/ Second Nature). The long-awaited release calls on their sonic roots, in addition to channeling the uncertainty and unrest undeniably present throughout 2020, amounting to a collection of relevant, truly cutting tracks. They also recently released a one-off Bandcamp exclusive single, "Another Holiday," which they described as a "recap for the 2020 holiday season."
With the year coming to a close, we asked guitarist/vocalist Nathan Ellis what his favorite albums of 2020 were, and he made us a list that includes

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