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OA2 Records artist: Peter Lin AAPI Jazz Collective - Identity - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the debut release, Identity, by Peter Lin AAPI Jazz Collective and it's quite good. Opening with Emperor's Stride, featuring band leader and trombonist, Peter Lin (trombone), Erena Terakubo (sax) and Mike…
Continue Reading »OA2 Records artist: Randy Napoleon - The Door Is Open: The Music of Gregg Hill - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The Door Is Open: The Music of Gregg Hill, by Randy Napoleon, and it's quite engaging. Opening with The Lost Tune, a lush melody with a Latin…
Continue Reading »OA2 Records artist: Randy Napoleon - Waking Music - The Music of Gregg Hill & Randy Napoleon - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Waking Music: The Music of Gregg Hill & Randy Napoleon and it's solid, inspired and inventive. Opening with Super Moon, you immediately get a sense that this…
Continue Reading »OA2 Records artist: Steve Kovalcheck - Buckshot Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release (April 3, 2026), Buckshot Blues, from Steve Kovalcheck and it's a lively set. Opening with Happy Train, Steve Kovalcheck on guitar outlines the melody with chords and…
Continue Reading »OA2 Records artist: Ted Piltzecker - Peace Vibes - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Peace Vibes, from Ted Piltzecker and it's a solid combination of original and classic covers. Opening with Benny Golson's Whisper Not, Ted Piltzecker on vibraphone begins the…
Continue Reading »OFEH artist: Blind Lemon Pledge - Goin' Home - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Goin' Home, by Blind Lemon Pledge and he gets a great Delta sound going. Opening with I Feel Like Going Home, Pledge is on steel string guitar…
Continue Reading »Ofeh Records artist: Blind Lemon Pledge - A Satchel Full of Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, A Satchel Full of Blues, from Blind Lemon Pledge and it's an easy going folk blues rocker. Opening with steady rocker, Wrong Side Of The Blues with…
Continue Reading »OFEH Records artist: Blind Lemon Pledge - Evangeline - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Evangeline, from Blind Lemon Pledge and it's an interesting slice of contemporary blues. Opening with, Buley's Farm, a modern interpretation of an original chain gang work song,…
Continue Reading »OFEH Records artist: Blind Lemon Pledge - Evangeline - New release Review
I just received the newest release, Evangeline, from Blind Lemon Pledge and it is cool and quirky. First I've got to say, I really dig his name and sense of humor. Opening with work farm track Buley's Farm,…
Continue Reading »Old Boy Network artist: JJ Appleton & Jason Ricci - Dirty Memory - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Dirty Memory, from JJ Appleton & Jason Ricci and I really like it! Opening with Leaning Blues, JJ Appleton really nails the Elmore James feel on slide resonator and Jason Ricci is…
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