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Origin Records artist: Shawn Purcell - Oblivity - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Oblivity, by Shawn Purcell, and it's intensively satisfying. Opening with title track, Oblivity, Shawn Purcell on guitar and Walt Weiskopf on tenor sax chisel out a really…
Continue Reading »Joplin Sweeney Music Company artist: Jim Witzel Quartet - Very Early (Remembering Bill Evans) - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Very Early (Remembering Bill Evans), by Jim Witzel Quartet, and it's terrific! Opening with Victor Young's, Beautiful Love, JimWitzel on guitar paints a lush landscape of guitar…
Continue Reading »BMG Records artist John Lee Hooker - Boom Boom - New Release Review - VINYL
I just had the opportunity to review a Terrific release by John Lee Hooker, Boom Boom recorded in 1989. John Lee Hooker has been on of my favorite blues guys since I was a kid so to have…
Continue Reading »Joe Elefante's Wheel of Dharma - Return of the Light - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Return of the Light, from Joe Elefante's Wheel of Dharma and I really like it. Opening with Jazz For Dummies, a cool bop track, Joe Elefante on…
Continue Reading »Jon Hines - Memphis Sun - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Memphis Sun, from Jon Hines and I really like it. Opening with title track, Memphis Sun, Jon Hines lays down a solid boogie featuring Cameron Palmer on…
Continue Reading »OA2 Records artist: Ted Piltzecker - Peace Vibes - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Peace Vibes, from Ted Piltzecker and it's a solid combination of original and classic covers. Opening with Benny Golson's Whisper Not, Ted Piltzecker on vibraphone begins the…
Continue Reading »Qualified Records artist: Mike Henderson - Last Nite at the Bluebird Live - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Last Nite at the Bluebird Live, from Mike Henderson and it's a super live recording. Opening with Weepin' and Moanin', Mike Henderson wastes no time diggin' in…
Continue Reading »Qualified Records artist: Big Shoes - King Size - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, King Size, by Big Shoes and it's addicting. Opening with Jimmy Hall's, Halfway To Memphis, with a real R&B style. Featuring Rick Huckaby on lead vocal and…
Continue Reading »OA2 Records artist: Kelsey Mines - Everything Sacred, Nothing Serious - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Everything Sacred, Nothing Serious, from Kelsey Mines and it's really strong. Opening with Self-Alchemization, Kelsey Mines on bass and vocal and John Hansen on piano create a…
Continue Reading »Qualified Records artist: Yates McKendree - Need To Know - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Need To Know, from Yates McKendree and I really like it. Opening with solid blues number, Burnin' Tears, Yates McKendree on lead guitar and vocal really sets…
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