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Nina Simone and Her Friends' deluxe reissue coming from BMG; four tracks from 'Little Girl Blue' recording session in 1957
ON DELUXE REISSUE OF NINA SIMONE AND HER FRIENDS, A BRAND-NEW STEREO RE-MASTER SHOWCASES A LEGEND ON HER ASCENSION TO STARDOM Set includes four tracks from the Little Girl Blue recording session in 1957 along with songs by…
Continue Reading »Catn' round Sound artist: Carolyn Lee Jones - Christmas Is Here - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Christmas Is Here, from Carolyn Lee Jones, and it's a jazzy approach at contemporary seasons greetings. Opening with one of the season's top songs, The Christmas Song,…
Continue Reading »Mean Old Fireman and the Cruel Engineers - Dumpster Fire - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Dumpster Fire, from Mean Old Fireman and the Cruel Engineers, and it's a solid block of traditional blues. Opening with Tour 3 funky blues rocker with a…
Continue Reading »Lilli Lewis - Americana - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Americana, from Lilli Lewis and it's versatile and enriching. Opening with My American Heart (Prelude), this release immediately comes alive with the rich sounds of acapella voices.…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: Colin James - Open Road - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Open Road, from Colin James and I really like it. On James' landmark 20th release, James covers some classic blues tracks and adds some of his own.…
Continue Reading »Vidiclity Records artist: Bill Filipiak - Medicine I Need - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Medicine I Need, from Bill Filipiak and it's a cool mix of blues, country, bluegrass, rock and folk. Opening with When The Blues Comes Calling, a rock…
Continue Reading »Arabesque Recordings artist: June Bisantz - 7 Shades of Snow - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, 7 Shades of Snow, from June Bisantz, and it's a bright and cheery look at seasonal music. Opening with The Merriest, an easy shuffle featuring Bisantz on…
Continue Reading »M.C. Records artist: Corey Harris - Insurrection Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Insurrection Blues, from Corey Harris and it's particularly strong. Harris, who has released 20 albums during his career is up with a new one and this time…
Continue Reading »Bible & Tire Recording Co. artist: Elder Jack Ward - Already Made - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Already Made, from Elder Jack Ward and it's full of the spirit. Opening with high energy title track, The Way Is Already Made, with Carla Ward, Francis…
Continue Reading »Big O Records artist: Joseph and the Velozians - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Joseph and the Velozians and it's way cool. Opening with Pretty is as Pretty Does, bassist and songwriter Joseph Veloz lays down a really funky bass line,…
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