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DAVID ARKENSTONE – MUSIC INSPIRED BY MIDDLE EARTH, VOL. II
The Lord of the Rings by English author and scholar J. R. R. Tolkien is one of the bestselling trilogies ever written; published in 1954,...
Jonathan Widran
May 23, 2022


MEG BOWLES, Pilgrimage
Generally when we reflect on lengthy and successful careers in music, it’s customary to frontload with length of discography and...
Jonathan Widran
May 23, 2022


SAN GABRIEL 7, Under The Stars
Formed by trombonist and JPL spacecraft engineer Jim Lewis in the 2000s, the multi-faceted, high energy horn fired funk and jazz ensemble...
Jonathan Widran
May 19, 2022


CHRIS STANDRING, Simple Things
Considering that he’s been one of the contemporary urban jazz’s most consistent, sure fire hitmakers – with nine #1 and 17 Top 10 airplay...
Jonathan Widran
May 19, 2022


WOOD WILLOW, Southern Intentions
From a promotional standpoint, it makes sense to entice listeners to experience extraordinary new (though deeply old soul) artists like...
Jonathan Widran
May 6, 2022


HUGH JAMES, "The Greater Good"
With the release of his socially conscious, pop, soul and gospel influenced ballad/anthem “The Greater Good,” veteran singer/songwriter...
Jonathan Widran
May 3, 2022


PETER MANNING ROBINSON, Celestial Candy
Closing in on ten years since he unleashed his wildly adventurous, sonically intricate, groundbreaking and musically mind bending...
Jonathan Widran
May 3, 2022


SAMER FANEK, Call of the Desert
Looking back on my review of symphonic pianist/composer Samer Fanek’s second album Guide Me (2018), I realized there’s a bit of gushing...
Jonathan Widran
May 1, 2022


JEFF FOWLER, Live at The Mint
When indie singer-songwriter recorded his show at The Mint in L.A. in November 2011 in celebration of the release of his second album...
Jonathan Widran
Apr 30, 2022


Q&A with MUNKIHAID AND EVA-MARIE FREDRIC About His Debut Album This Is Life Now
Frank Simes, former Musical Director for The Who has also recorded with the likes of Mick Jagger, Don Henley and Stevie Nicks, says it...
Jonathan Widran
Apr 29, 2022


ELLIS WHITE, "Keeping It Real"
Fans of Ellis White’s longtime Jacksonville, FL based ensemble Catch The Groove will vibe instantly with the veteran guitarist’s long...
Jonathan Widran
Apr 28, 2022


THE JIM SELF/JOHN CHIODINI DUO, Hangin' Out
Aside from the splendid, irresistibly infectious chemistry legendary tuba master Jim Self and guitarist John Chiodini create on their...
Jonathan Widran
Apr 26, 2022
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