💿 ALBUM REVIEW: Wayne Alpern – Varieties & Extravaganzas

by Bman | Jul 17, 2026 | Uncategorized

Wayne Alpern’s Varieties & Extravaganzas is a stylish stroll through music history. His 13th album, it’s a diverse collection of original compositions and inventive arrangements for brass quintet recorded by the Times Square Brass Quintet. This gifted...

Alligator Records artist: Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials – Slideways – New Release Review

by Bman | Jul 15, 2026 | Uncategorized

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Slideways, from Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials and it’s terrific! Opening with Bad All By Myself, Lil’ Ed on lead guitar and vocal, gets things rocking right off the bat. With...

MoMojo Records artist: Greg Piccolo & Heavy Juice – Who Knows What The Future Holds – New Release Review

by Bman | Jul 15, 2026 | Uncategorized

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Who Knows What The Future Holds, from Greg Piccolo & Heavy Juice, and it’s a cool mix of R&B, rock n roll, blues and soul. Opening with I’ve Lost Faith, Greg Piccolo on vocal leads...

Marmite Records artist: Zen Zadravec – New Paradigm – New Release Review

by Bman | Jul 14, 2026 | Uncategorized

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, New Paradigm, from Zen Zadravec, and it’s strong! Opening with driving, First Impressions, John Douglas on trumpet, Dominic Bierenga on tenor sax and Todd Bashore on alto sax really rip the...

Dar Stellabotta – Into Thin Air – New Release Review (vinyl)

by Bman | Jul 12, 2026 | Uncategorized

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Into Thin Air, from Dar Stellabotta and it’s earthy. Opening with Many Miles To Go, I’m immediately attracted to this release. A thumping, droning bass line, under electric cigar box...