ERIC PERSON, Rhythm Edge
While putting his often soulful and nuanced, then explosive and wildly adventurous saxophones and flute in the service of greats ranging...
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Jonathan Widran
Nov 29
STEVE SMITH & VITAL INFORMATION, New Perspective
There are two fascinating parallel paths to take in understanding the ever fascinating whirlwind stirred up by legendary drummer Steve...
Jonathan Widran
Nov 29
DAVE STRYKER, Stryker with Strings Goes to the Movies
Never met the legendary (and crazily prolific!) guitarist Dave Stryker, but with six reviews of his albums (all of which required deep,...
Jonathan Widran
Nov 29
DAVID BAILIS, Tree of Life
In addition to an eclectic musical resume that includes being part of the electro funk band Pimps of Joytime and working with Philip...
Jonathan Widran
Nov 24
ED BAZEL, The Christmas Sessions: Season's Greetings from Studio 2i
Though his discography includes two excellent albums, Bella Piano (2013) and Homecoming (2021), Ed Bazel has given the new age genre a...
Jonathan Widran
Nov 24
MELBA MOORE, "Imagine"
No disrespect to John Lennon’s timeless, Grammy Hall of Fame classic, but legendary singer Melba Moore – still vibrant and impactful...
Jonathan Widran
Nov 17
CORINNE, "Let's Be in Love at Christmastime"
Many folks complain these days that thanks to our retail driven culture, the world around us begins to look a lot like Christmas way too...
Jonathan Widran
Nov 17
ERIK PALMBERG, Faces
Having dispensed with the ABBA and Max Martin pop references in the recent review I wrote of the title track (and first single) from...
Jonathan Widran
Nov 16
PAMELA WILLIAMS, "Funktified" featuring Linny Nance
Creating one of contemporary urban jazz’s most extraordinary and enduring success stories, Pamela Williams’ recording career began with...
Jonathan Widran
Nov 16
GARY PALMER, "Every Year, Every Christmas"
It’s truly hard to believe that R&B legend Luther Vandross, the master purveyor of exuberant, joyful love songs and searing heartbreakers...
Jonathan Widran
Nov 16
ANITRA CARR, "Forevermore"
Every new and fascinating detail we learn about traditional country influenced indie Americana singer Anitra Carr’s background allows us...
Jonathan Widran
Nov 12
NEIL PATTON, The Small Hours
In 2022, fifteen years after releasing his debut album Impromptu – Solo Piano , composer/musician Neil Patton’s artful blend of faith and...
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