that’s followed by “Little Richard’s Bible,” a glam-soul stomp driven by Elton’s killer boogie-­woogie piano. The best duet performance is the album’s most youthfully upbeat ...

Elton John retired from touring in 2023, and last year, he experienced a serious health scare involving his vision. But for an artist with his work ethic and drive, slowing down was never really ...

“Making a living!” Palmer recalled with a hearty laugh. “My main ambition was to play piano, and to play with other people.” ...

“I’d never heard it done that way before — I’d never heard boogie woogie before! — and a light bulb went off. My piano teacher gave me the sheet music for Pinetop Smith’s (1928 ...