Jonathan WidranFeb 9MICHAEL GETTEL, The View From HereAs a veteran journalist/reviewer, I’m not always inclined to insert myself into my musings about any specific project, but it’s...
Jonathan WidranJan 16SLUKA, Figure It Out Imagine a band so bold, dynamic and pinball bouncing eclectic that 11 albums and 32 years after their debut album – and after a cross...
Jonathan WidranJan 9SHERRY FINZER, ConnectionsIf you ask recording artists of any genre what their primary goal is with any specific project, they will no doubt tell you it’s not only...
Jonathan WidranOct 24, 2021DANAE XANTHE VLASSE, A Concert & Celebration of Mythologies at Skirball Cultural CenterAs part of her artistic mission statement that must be cited in any insightful profile or review of a recording or live performance,...
Jonathan WidranSep 18, 2021FRONT AND CENTER PRESENTS SANGEETA KAUR & FRIENDS Shortly after hearing the transcendent operatic voice and the gentle yet soaring and soul-transformative music of new age crossover star...
Jonathan WidranAug 30, 2021JUAN SANCHEZ, Now the SilenceWith composers and artists being particularly sensitive and empathetic to the goings on in the world around them in normal times, it’s...
Jonathan WidranJul 1, 2021Matias Bacoñsky, EpochalIn decades of reviewing instrumental music, no album until Matias Bacoñsky’s sweeping, literally breathtaking (and perfectly titled)...
Jonathan WidranDec 13, 2020ROBERT PRESTER & ADRIANA SAMARGIA, First SnowLike the fresh, glistening grace of the long awaited initial flurries of the year, renowned classical and jazz pianist Robert Prester and...
Jonathan WidranNov 18, 2020DAMIA TIMONER, Jerry's Smilin: A Guitar Tribute to the Grateful DeadBesides the exquisite and intricate, richly melodic playing, one of the things that may strike the informed listener as they weave...
Jonathan WidranApr 13, 20202002, Celtic Fairy DreamIn a brief but insightful documentary about the creation of their gently transcendent, traditional new album Celtic Fairy Dream, 2002’s...
Jonathan WidranFeb 17, 2020SHOSHANA MICHEL, ImpressionsStarting with the moment she fell in love with new age piano music circa 1990 via influences and heroes like David Lanz, Suzanne Ciani...
Jonathan WidranJan 15, 2020KIRSTEN AGRESTA COPELY, Around the SunRising to prominence with a Bronze Medal in the 1st USA International Harp Competition in her teens and debuting as concerto soloist at...