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Catfood Records artist: Johnny Rawls - Make Them Dance - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Make Them Dance, from Johnny Rawls and it's full of R&B, blues and soul. Opening with rocker, So Cold, Johnny Rawls on lead vocal leads the attack…
Continue Reading »James Zito - Zito's Jump! - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Zito's Jump!, from James Zito and it's a lot of fun. Opening with boogaloo title track, Zito's Jump, Rodney Whitaker on bass and Joe Farnsworth on drums…
Continue Reading »Cellar Music artist: Geoffrey Dean Quartet - Conceptions - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Conceptions, from Geoffrey Dean Quartet, and it breathes. Opening with Came And Went, Justin Copeland on trumpet has the melody, with strong support from Geoffrey Dean on…
Continue Reading »Silvano Monasterios - The River - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The River, by Silvano Monasterios and it's very cool. Opening with title track, The River, Silvano Monasterios sets a suoer piano rhythm with a Latin beat. Troy…
Continue Reading »Origin Records artist: Rodney Whitaker - Mosaic: The Music of Gregg Hill - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Mosaic: The Music of Gregg Hill, by Rodney Whitaker, and it's strong. Opening with title track, Mosaic, Rodney Whitaker on bass lays down an excellent groove, bound…
Continue Reading »Little Village Foundation artist: All Things Swamp - Dressed - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Dressed, from All Things Swamp and it's a blast. All Things Swamp is like a poker circle of pros from unrelated bands who get together on their…
Continue Reading »Russ Spiegel - Nitty Gritty - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Nitty Gritty, from Russ Spiegel, and it's a cool release with some great tracks. Opening with Hank Mobley's Soul Station, Jim Gasior on organ, Lucas Apostoleris on…
Continue Reading »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 »Bungalo Records artist: Micki Free - Dreamcatcher - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Dreamcatcher, by Micki Free and it's a solid blues based rocker. Opening with bluesy, When The Devil's At Your Door, Micki Free on screaming lead guitar and…
Continue Reading »VizzTone label group artist: Will Wilde - Blues Is Still Alive - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Blues Is Still Alive, by Will Wilde, and it's a strong new blues entry. Opening with title track, Blues Is Still Alive, Will Wilde on vocal and…
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