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Zhengtao Pan - Scenery In My Story - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Scenery In My Story, from Zhengtao Pan, and it's interesting and adventuresome. Opening with Windy Days, a moody, orchestral type composition, featuring Itai Kriss on flute, Andrea…
Continue Reading »Ziggy Stardust's ripped shirt in major exhibition
With over 93,000 members Friars Aylesbury is the biggest and one of the most historic clubs in the UK. Ask anyone what Aylesbury is famous for and they will probably say: "Ducks and Friars." Originally founded in 1969,…
Continue Reading »Zingaro - Gabor Szabo
Gábor Szabó (8 March 1936 – 26 February 1982) was a Hungarian jazz guitarist, famous for mixing jazz, pop-rock and his native Hungarian music. Szabó was born in Budapest and began playing guitar at the age of 14,…
Continue Reading »ZOHO Music artist: Swingadelic - Bluesville - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Bluesville, from Swingadelic, a small big band formed by Dave Post on bass. Opening with The Late Late Show, the horns are blazing with John Bauers on…
Continue Reading »Zoho Records artist: Alexis Cole - Sky Blossom - Songs from My Tour Of Duty - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Sky Blossom - Songs From My Tour Of Duty, from Alexis Cole, and it's geared to mainstream listeners with a mature taste. Opening with Clifford Brown's Joy…
Continue Reading »ZOHO Records artist: Juan Perea - Lightkeeper - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release Lightkeeper, from Juan Perea and it shows depth including introspective, contemplative and Latin flavored compositions. Opening with Tito Puente's Ove Como Va, of course famously interpreted by…
Continue Reading »ZOHO Roots artist:Jay Willie & James Montgomery - Cadillac Walk - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Cadillac Walk, from Jay Willie & James Montgomery and it's tasty. Opening with Leiber and Stoller's Three Cool Cats with it's jazzy blues feel featuring Montgomery and…
Continue Reading »Zugz Wang Bebop Records artist: Chris Keefe - Opening - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Opening, from Chris Keefe and it's solid. Opening with original track, Got A Chick?, Chris Keefe, on piano sets a cool bop rhythm/ melody, with a tight…
Continue Reading »Zuzu Bollin
Zuzu Bollin (September 5, 1922 – October 2, 1990) was an American Texas blues guitarist and singer from Frisco, Texas. Originally named A.D. Bollin, the name 'Zuzu' is believed to refer to a brand of ginger-snap cookies popular…
Continue Reading »ZYX Music artist: Raphael Wressnig - Committed - New release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Committed, by Raphael Wressnig and it's romping good fun. Opening with Duffin' Around, Wressnig really works it on B3 paired with Enrico Crivellaro on guitar and the…
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