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JIM WALLER, Bucket List
True to its whimsical title, Bucket List, the first ever project by the Jim Waller Big Band, finds the veteran composer/arranger and...
Jonathan Widran
Oct 19, 2020


ALBERTA & THE DEAD EYES, "Mhm"
The vibe of Alberta & The Dead Eyes – a Detroit based collective created around the edgy and raw, gritty yet ethereal music of David A....
Jonathan Widran
Oct 17, 2020


KATHLEEN GRACE With LARRY GOLDINGS, Tie Me To You
One of the most beautifully eloquent and gently heartbreaking vocal recordings in recent memory, Tie Me To You is more than a showcase...
Jonathan Widran
Apr 17, 2020


DIANE SCHUUR, Running on Faith
In the sensibilities of a master vocal interpreter and storyteller like Diane Schuur, great jazz is a matter of transferring passions...
Jonathan Widran
Apr 7, 2020


JAY WILLIE & JAMES MONTGOMERY, Cadillac Walk
Combining the dual rockin’ blues genius of veteran guitarist/slide guitarist/vocalist Jay Willie – longtime leader of the Connecticut...
Jonathan Widran
Mar 25, 2020


AL GOLD'S PARADISE
Take note! When you enter Al Gold’s Paradise, leave your regional musical stereotypes at the door and keep an open mind. As you’re...
Jonathan Widran
Feb 8, 2020


Luis Muñoz with Lois Mahalia, The Infinite Dream
Closing in on a fascinating quarter century as a multi-faceted recording artist, Costa Rican born, California based drummer,...
Jonathan Widran
Nov 27, 2019


KEVIN DANIEL, Things I Don't See
Any raw, down home and infinitely hipster-cool Americana artist bold enough to put singing “Disney songs into a turkey baster” as an...
Jonathan Widran
Sep 22, 2019


MIKE PACHELLI, High Standards
Usually the term “happy jazz” is used by folks who want to knock the mostly peppy and lighthearted smooth jazz vibe, but that phrase also...
Jonathan Widran
Aug 6, 2019


JAMES THOMAS, The Loves of My Life
With the upcoming, highly anticipated release of the James Thomas Band’s latest, perfectly titled album The Loves of My Life and their...
Jonathan Widran
Jul 12, 2019


BLIND LEMON JAZZ, After Hours
Considering the rich artistry and wild stylistic diversity of his recordings over the past decade, it’s hard to believe that Bay Area...
Jonathan Widran
Jun 28, 2019


SANTANA/THE DOOBIE BROTHERS at The Hollywood Bowl
Bowie. Prince. Petty. Cornell. Frey. Aretha. Chuck. Fats. Dr. John….To counter and ease our mourning over the musical legends that have...
Jonathan Widran
Jun 26, 2019
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