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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 »OA2 Records artist: Kate Olson - So It Goes - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, So It Goes, by Kate Olson and it's full of life. Opening with energetic, bebop track, Bumbling Thumbs Blues, Kate Olson on soprano sax and Conner Eisenmenger…
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 »OA2 Records artist: Peter Lin AAPI Jazz Collective - Identity - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the debut release, Identity, by Peter Lin AAPI Jazz Collective and it's quite good. Opening with Emperor's Stride, featuring band leader and trombonist, Peter Lin (trombone), Erena Terakubo (sax) and Mike…
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…
Continue Reading »OA2 Records artist: Randy Napoleon - Waking Music - The Music of Gregg Hill & Randy Napoleon - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Waking Music: The Music of Gregg Hill & Randy Napoleon and it's solid, inspired and inventive. Opening with Super Moon, you immediately get a sense that this…
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 »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 »Oakland blues - Mississippi Johnny Waters
Although I can find very little biographical info on Johnny he seems to have been a staple in the San Francisco Blues scene for quite some time playing with numerous significant artists. Write on our Facebook Wall or…
Continue Reading »Oakland blues - Mississippi Johnny Waters
WATERS, MISSISSIPPI JOHNNY b. John Sandifer, 24 May 1935; Jackson, MS d. 30 January 1987; Oakland, CA Waters changed his name in honor of Muddy Waters, a major influence as singer and guitarist. He moved to Oakland, California,…
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