Heather McKay – Life Got In The Way – New Release Review

by Bman | Jan 9, 2026 | Uncategorized

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Life Got In The Way, by Heather McKay and it’s great. Opening with You Make Me Smile, Leonardo Lucini and Leland Nakamura on bass and drums respectively lay down a firm Latin rhythm reinforced...

Jacktown USA – Various artists – New Release Review

by Bman | Jan 7, 2026 | Uncategorized

 I just had the opportunity to review Jacktown USA, a companion cd that is released along with a new book by the same title, looking at the Mississippi blues and southern soul artists and the state’s prolific history of Grammy awards and nominations as...

Origin Records artist: Eddie Allen’s Push – Rhythm People – New Release Review

by Bman | Jan 7, 2026 | Uncategorized

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Rhythm People, by Eddie Allen’s Push and it’s engaging. Opening with title track, Rhythm People, Eddie Allen on trumpet works with Jonathan Beshay on tenor sax, Misha Tsiganov on keys,...

Origin Records artist: Eddie Allen’s Push – Rhythm People – New Release Review

by Bman | Jan 7, 2026 | Uncategorized

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Rhythm People, by Eddie Allen’s Push and it’s engaging. Opening with title track, Rhythm People, Eddie Allen on trumpet works with Jonathan Beshay on tenor sax, Misha Tsiganov on keys,...

APM Records artist: Mississippi MacDonald – Slim Pickin’ – New Release Review

by Bman | Jan 6, 2026 | Uncategorized

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Slim Pickin’, from Mississippi MacDonald and it’s strong. Opening with Trouble Doing The Right Thing, Mississippi MacDonald shows his ability to deliver in a big way with just a mic and an...