Tiger King

King Kong - Buncha Beans (2007) {Drag City DC324CD}
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Rock / Alternative / Funk / Indie Rock

For some bands, sticking to the same sound for the better part of two decades might be a sign of musical stagnancy. For King Kong, it's more a case of not messing with a good thing. Aside from 2002's spacy electronic epic The Big Bang, Ethan Buckler and company haven't changed their sound or goals much since the late '80s, opting instead to make albums that are high on quirky concepts and surprisingly danceable grooves and low on pretension. Buncha Beans, King Kong's first album in five years, continues down this well-worn path, serving up more friendly, literate oddities without ever seeming too predictable.

Arguably the most brilliant jazz guitarist of the 20th century, Belgian gypsy player Django Reinhardt virtually reinvented the form with a unique two-finger style and the application of his own highly individualistic improvisatory method. The documentary release Django Reinhardt: King of Jazz Guitar both explores and pays homage to Reinhardt's life and career, and features selections from Reinhardt interpretations of 21 classics including "Tiger Rag," "I Saw Stars," "Charleston," and "Lisa."