Jonathan WidranJun 1, 2023MATTHEW SHELL & KENNY MCNEIL, We'll Find A Way IIAfter having the privilege of writing about and of course praising the stellar, hypnotic, nonstop and infectiously grooving “Jazzy Lil...
Jonathan WidranMay 30, 2023THE LAS VEGAS BONEHEADS, Sixty and Still Cookin'Ever wonder what those busy trombonists who play in ensembles and orchestras on the Vegas Strip do when they stop blowing and sliding and...
Jonathan WidranMay 13, 2023EVAN CARYDAKIS, "Cherry Pops"In my stellar review of fast emerging Australian born saxophonist Evan Carydakis’ on fire, forward thinking 2022 single “Movin’ On,” I...
Jonathan WidranApr 20, 2023MATTHEW SHELL & KENNY MCNEIL, "Jazzy Lil Jane II (Chill Afrobeat)"In my review of Contemplation, the beautifully expressive, new age album Matthew Shell created in 2021 with pianist Vahagn Stepanyan, I...
Jonathan WidranApr 4, 2023R FOR ROMEO, Plan RReuniting through a mutual friend in 2018 decades after first playing in the backing band for Atlantic-signed pop/R&B singer Martee...
Jonathan WidranApr 4, 2023TOWNER GALAHER ORGAN TRIO LiveIt’s often been said that true artists will perform with the same passionate intensity whether they’re playing for a crowd of thousands...