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Ermelinda Cuellar - Under A Lavender Sky - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Under A Lavender Sky, by Ermelinda Cuellar and it's really smooth. Opening with classic Latin jazz track, Poinciana adapted from a Cuban folk song by Simon and…
Continue Reading »Miller Three Publishing artist: Mark Scott III - Soft Light - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Soft Light, from Mark Scott III and it's a mix of bop and contemporary jazz. Opening with Carpals, Mark Scott III on guitar leads the way with…
Continue Reading »Russ Anixter's Hippie Big Band - What Is? - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, What Is? by Russ Anixter's Hippie Big Band and it's energetic and fun. Opening with Tower of Power's, What Is Hip? and it really moves. With aggressive…
Continue Reading »Shifting Paradigm Records artist: Jackson Potter - small things - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, small things, from Jackson Potter and it's a groove. Opening with Trams, Jackson Potter on guitar and Hamish Smith on bass set a great riff, joined by…
Continue Reading »Eldad Tarmu - Silver On Aluminum - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Silver On Aluminum, by Eldad Tarmu, and it's a solid work based on the music of Horace Silver. Opening with The St. Vitus Dance, Eldad Tarmu on…
Continue Reading »Haywire artist: Ed Alstrom - Flee Though None Pursue - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Flee Though None Pursue, by Ed Alstrom and it's a juicy bity of soulful blues. Opening with Be Nice! Ed Alstrom on lead vocal and keys we're…
Continue Reading »Brent Laidler - Hidden Gems - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Hidden Gems, by Brent Laidler, and it has a cool, yet sophisticated approach. Opening with Latin influenced, Haba Verde, Ned Boyd on sax and Brent Laidler on…
Continue Reading »Rhythm Royale Records artist:Towner Galaher Organ Group - Brothers - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Brothers, from Towner Galaher Organ Group and it's quite good. Opening with title track, Brothers, Towner Galaher sets the rhythm with a funky snare, hi hat thing…
Continue Reading »3Below - Live In Merida - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Live In Merida, from 3Below and it's stimulating. Opening with Relamparia, Trey Gunn on Warr guitar, Alonso Arreola on electric bass and Michael Manring on fretless bass…
Continue Reading »Blue Canoe Records artist: Neff Irizarry - Cambio (Change) - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Cambio, from Neff Irizarry, and it's vibrant guitar with hot Latin rhythms. Opening with Adelante, composer and guitar lead, Neff Irizarry leads the way with excellent fluid…
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