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Omnivore Recordings artist: Johnny Shines - The Blues Came Falling Down - Live 1973 - New Relese Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The Blues Came Falling Down - Live 1973, by Johnny Shines and it's rich in traditional blues. Playing during his career with Robert Johnson as well as…
Continue Reading »Omnivore Recordings: Something Got A Hold On Me - The Ru-Jac Records Story, Volume One 1963-1964 - New release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Something Got A Hold On Me - The Au-Jac Records Story, Volume One: 1963-1964 and it's quite cool. Opening with previously unreleased, Fatback by Lamont Esquires, this…
Continue Reading »Omnivore Recordings: The South Side of Soul Street - The Minaret Soul Singles 1967-1976 - New Release Review
I just received the reissue of the South Side of Soul Street: The Minaret Soul Singles 1967-1972 and it's terrific! This 40 track (2 cd's) collection gathers all of the A's and B's of Minaret's soulful sides for…
Continue Reading »On The Air Records artist: Lawrence Lebo - Old School Girl - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Old School Girl, by Lawrence Lebo and it's different . Opening with You've Got A Secret, a cool blues number along the lines of Thrill is Gone…
Continue Reading »On The Fly Music artist: Lee Palmer - Horns & Harps - New Relese Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Harps & Horns, from Lee Palmer and it's quiet and relaxing. Opening with Waitin' On A Train, an easy going shuffle featuring Palmer on vocal and guitar,…
Continue Reading »On The Fly Music artist: Lee Palmer - Like Elway - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (May 12, 2015), Like Elway, from Lee Palmer and there's a lot of airplay coming. Opening with Rockin' This Chair, a bluesy, country kind of thing with a pinch of New Orleans,…
Continue Reading »Onager Records artist: Ted Hefko And The Thousandaires - Gas Station Guru - New Relese Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Gas Station Guru, from Ted Hefko And The Thousandaires, and it's quite entertaining. Opening with Two Vices, Ted Hefko leads his own flavor of New Orleans jazz…
Continue Reading »Orenda Records artist: Dean Mucetti - Isolate//Integrate - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Isolate//Integrate, from Dean Mucetti and it's a cool funk soaked fusion release. Opening with Steps West, inspired by Coltrane's Giant Steps, has a firm, James Brown rhythm…
Continue Reading »Orenda Records artist: Joseph Santa Maria & David Tranchina - Oblique Rhyme - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, and it's curiously cool. Opening with War Crimes, a driving, angular composition, led by Joseph Santa Maria on tenor sax, with a relentless bass line and solo…
Continue Reading »Origin Records artist: Abate Berihun & The Addis Ken Project - Addis Ken - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Addis Ken, from Abate Berihun & The Addis Ken Project and it's a terrific blend of African rhythms, Ethiopian, Jewish and modern influences. Opening with Tefila, Abate…
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