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7D Media artist: Deep Energy Orchestra - The Science Of Sound - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The Science of Sound, by Deep Energy Orchestra and it's really strong. Opening with Morning Over Madrid, Gary Husband on keys creates a thought provoking intro invoking…
Continue Reading »Origin Records artist: Anthony Branker & Other Ways of Knowing - Manifestations of a Diasporic Groove & Spirit - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release (March 20, 2026), Manifestations of a Diasporic Groove & Spirit, by Anthony Branker & Other Ways of Knowing, and it's complex and intriguing. Opening with The Children…
Continue Reading »Michael Vincent - Sky Blue - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Sky Blue, from Michael Vincent and it's a cool, edgy, rocker. Opening with C'mon C'mon, Michael Vincent isn't reinventing the wheel but he does have a solid…
Continue Reading »OA2 Records artist: Steve Kovalcheck - Buckshot Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release (April 3, 2026), Buckshot Blues, from Steve Kovalcheck and it's a lively set. Opening with Happy Train, Steve Kovalcheck on guitar outlines the melody with chords and…
Continue Reading »Origin Records artist: Carl Schultz - The Road To Trantor - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The Road To Trantor, by Carl Schultz and it's described as the soundtrack to a science fiction movie that only exists in his head. Opening with Journey,…
Continue Reading »7 dmedia artist: Trey Gunn & David Forlano - Select Habits of Invertebrates - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Select Habits of Invertebrates, by Trey Gunn & David Forlano and it's mind expanding. Opening with title track, Select Habits of Invertebrates the duo creates a flexible…
Continue Reading »Origin Records artist: Michael Dease with the MSU Jazz Trombones - Spartan Strong - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Spartan Strong, from Michael Dease (with the MSU Jazz Trombones) and it's super. Opening with Huesos Con Clave this set is off to a hot start. This…
Continue Reading »The Outernet - The Light & The Fury - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The Light & The Fury, from The Outernet and it's electrifying. Opening with The Fury, Phil Turcio on keys and Emilio Kormanic on guitars lead a high…
Continue Reading »The Scott Silbert Quartet - Dream Dancing, Celebrating Zoot Sims at 100 - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Dream Dancing, Celebrating Zoot Sims at 100, and it's a solid tribute. Opening with Porter's Dream Dancing, Scott Silbert on tenor sax sets a warm and supple…
Continue Reading »OA2 Records artist: Gil Livni - All In - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, All In , by Gil Livni and it's terrific! Opening with Wonder Woman, Gil Livni is hot out of the gate with scorching hot guitar riffs with…
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