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Yellow Dog Records artists: The Claudettes - Infernal Piano Plot...HATCHED! - New Release Review
I just received a copy of the new Claudettes release (October 1, 2013), Infernal Piano Plot... HATCHED! and it's a non stop piano riot. Opening with Stumblin' Home Satisfied is a cool piano boogie track featuring Johnny Iguana…
Continue Reading »Yep Roc Records artist: Tony Joe White - Bad Mouthin' - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release (September 28, 2018), Bad Mouthin', from legendary songwriter and performer, Tony Joe White and its very cool. Opening with title track, Bad Mouthin' , with it's Jimmy…
Continue Reading »YesterYear Records artist - Kurt Crandall - Take It Off - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Take It Off, from Kurt Crandall and it touches a lot of the broad spectrum called blues. Opening with revival like track, 8th Event, vocalist / harpist,…
Continue Reading »You & Me Music artist: Hyeonseon Baek - Longing - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Longing, from Hyeonseon Baek and it's very cool. Opening with Ellington's Caravan, Hyeonseon Baek really emerges smoothly from the darkness with his smooth tenor vocals. Kevin Hays…
Continue Reading »Zenith Records artist: Adam Holt - Kind of Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Kind of Blues, from Adam Holt and it's solid. Opening with up beat rocker, Mr. Morning Drive featuring Adam Holt on vocals and guitars, Owen Finley 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 »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 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…
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