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New Feature - Check the side bar - Great streaming album - This week's Artist Clarence Gatemouth Brown
Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown Born: Vinton, Louisiana April 18, 1924 - September 10, 1924 Genre Style: Blues, swing country Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown was a legendary, multi-talented American musician whose career spanned over half a century. Born in Vinton, Louisiana,…
Continue Reading »ðŸ’¿ ALBUM REVIEW: Sherri Harding - Storyland
Soul singer Sherri Harding released her newest album, Storyland, on June 5, 2026, through Instant Replay Music. Following up on her previous record, A Million Pieces, this release marks a continuation of her career, offering a collection of…
Continue Reading »ðŸ’¿ ALBUM REVIEW: Leigh Pilzer - Keep Holding On
Get ready to groove with Dr. Leigh Pilzer, the Washington, D.C. baritone sax powerhouse who proves that jazz is meant to be a living, breathing party, not a dusty museum piece. Described as a pure force of nature…
Continue Reading »ðŸ’¿ ALBUM REVIEW: Jon Hamar - Musica Callada
If you are looking for an album that completely changes how you think about the double bass, Jon Hamar’s Música Callada is it. Instead of playing the same old classical tracks everyone expects, the Pacific Northwest bassist steps…
Continue Reading »ðŸ’¿ ALBUM REVIEW: The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra featuring Willy Jordan - What Can We Do?
The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra (APSO) has been keeping the classic '60s and '70s soul-blues vibe alive ever since guitarist Anthony Paule started the band in San Francisco back in 2007. Known for their killer horn section and…
Continue Reading »New Feature - Check the side bar - Great streaming album - This week's Artist Johnny Shines
Johnny Nedlee Shines Born: Tuscaloosa, Alabama April 25. 2015 - April 20, 1992 Genre Style: Delta Blues Johnny Shines Jr. was a force of nature in the blues world, single-handedly bridging raw Delta traditions with the electrified, gritty…
Continue Reading »ðŸ’¿ ALBUM REVIEW: Johnny Rawls & Dave Keller - Tribute To Soul
Blues powerhouses Johnny Rawls and Dave Keller just dropped their new collaborative album, Tribute to Soul, out now on Third Street Cigar Records. This 11-track project is a high-energy shoutout to the legends of the chitlin circuit, packed…
Continue Reading »ðŸ’¿ ALBUM REVIEW: Sergio Pereira - Colors Of Time
Sergio Pereira is a Rio-born guitarist and composer whose music seamlessly bridges traditional Brazilian groove with American jazz sophistication. Growing up in Rio during the vibrant 1960s and 70s, he picked up the acoustic guitar (violão) at age…
Continue Reading »ðŸ’¿ ALBUM REVIEW: The Trevor B. Power Band - Two Crows
Timing is everything, and at 63, Trevor B. Power is exactly where he is supposed to be. With Two Crows—the band's fourth release in a remarkably short span—Power is proving that music is woven into his soul. "I…
Continue Reading »ðŸ’¿ ALBUM REVIEW: Andrew Kim - Lineage
With his stunning debut album Lineage, trombonist Andrew Kim honors his musical roots while firmly stepping into the spotlight. Far exceeding the scope of a standard senior capstone, this project serves as a vibrant testament to years of…
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