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Scott Henderson - Karnevel! - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release Karnevel!, from Scott Henderson and I really like it. Opening with title track, Karnevel! Scott Henderson (Tribal Tech, Chick Corea, Joe Zawinul) on guitar take off on…
Continue Reading »Togethermen T Records artist: Anyone - Miracles In The Nothingness - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Miracles In The Nothingness, by Anyone, Riz Story's latest project and it is notably adventurous. Opening in epic fashion, Story, who writes, arranges and performs most everything…
Continue Reading »VizzTone artist: Bob Corritore and Friends - Phoenix Blues Rumble - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Phoenix Blues Rumble, from Bob Corritore and Friends and it's a great blues rumble. Opening with Big Fat Woman 489 LBS. a blues rocker featuring Chico Chism…
Continue Reading »OA2 Records artist: Jun Iida - Evergreen - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Evergreen, from Jun Iida and I like it's upbeat attack. Opening with Gooey Butter Cake a real nice track, Jun Iida on trumpet has the melody, with…
Continue Reading »Desolation Sound - Silver Rain - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Silver Rain, by Desolation Sound and it's cool rocker with strong writing. Opening with a sonic loop of sound, the mood is set almost as a palate…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Mitch Ryder - The Roof Is On Fire - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The Roof Is On Fire, from Mitch Ryder and it's a great rocker. Opening with Betty's Too Tight, recorded in Berlin in 2020, Mitch Ryder demonstrates without…
Continue Reading »The Afro-Caribbean Jazz Collective - Fiesta At Caroga - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Fiesta At Caroga, from The Afro - Caribbean Jazz Collective and it's quite cool. Opening with Descarga, Brian Stark on sax, Ben Weisiger on trombone, Eric Devey…
Continue Reading »Larsen Jazz artist: David Larsen - Cohesion - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Cohesion, from David Larsen and it's a complex yet very enjoyable set. Opening with title track, Cohesion, David Larsen on bari sax and Darryl Yokley on tenor…
Continue Reading »Shifting Paradigm Records artist: Chris Rottmayer - Being - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Being, from Chris Rottmayer, and it's a cool set of modern jazz. Opening with On The Street Where Woody Lives, Chris Rottmayer on piano paired with Matt…
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…
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