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Geoff Arsenault - Hired Hand - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Hired Hand, from Geoff Arsenault and it's sketchy and raggedy ...and maybe just right. Opening with Steps To Gumbo, Geoff Arsenault sets a simple drum template and…
Continue Reading »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 »ZOHO Records artist: Juan Perea - Lightkeeper - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release Lightkeeper, from Juan Perea and it shows depth including introspective, contemplative and Latin flavored compositions. Opening with Tito Puente's Ove Como Va, of course famously interpreted by…
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 »RD Records artist: Mike Dangeroux - Empty Chair - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Empty Chair, by Mike Dangeroux and it's a cool mix of blues and rock. Opening with shuffle, End Like This, Mike Dangeroux leads the way on vocal…
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…
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