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Baptized In The Blues - Annie Mack - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Baptized In The Blues, from Annie Mack and it's really fresh. It is composed of 10 original tracks but for my listening it's way too short. Opening with Fool To Believe, a…
Continue Reading »Bar/None Records artists: The db's - Falling off the Sky - New Release Review
I have been listening to the newest release, Falling off the Sky, from The db's and it's quite tasty. It's not bluesy but a very strongly crafted power pop recording. The db's formed back in the late 70's…
Continue Reading »Barb-A Needle - Rev. Dan Smith
Dan Smith (b- January 23, 1911) sang in church and played harmonica as a child. He didn't begin his professional career until the early '60s, when he played behind folk legends Rev. Gary Davis and Pete Seeger. However,…
Continue Reading »Barber Shop Blues - Claude Hopkins Orchestra
Claude Driskett Hopkins (August 24, 1903 – February 19, 1984) was an American jazz stride pianist and bandleader. Claude Hopkins was born in Alexandria, Virginia in 1903. Historians differ in respect of the actual date of his birth.…
Continue Reading »Barnes & Cabasso Music artist: Cheryl Barnes - Listen To This - New Release review
I just received the newest release, Listen To This, from Cheryl Barnes and although not my primary fare, a well done jazz/blues release none the less. Opening with a jazz swinger, Like Jazz Barnes shows that she has…
Continue Reading »Barra Barra - Rashid Taha
Rachid Taha (born September 18, 1958 in Sig, Algeria) is an Algerian singer and activist based in France who has been described as "sonically adventurous." His music is influenced by many different styles such as rock, electronic, punk…
Continue Reading »Bart Ryan - Starlight and Tall Tales - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Starlight and Tall Tales, from Bart Ryan and it's a cool rocker with nice edge. Opening with Wanna Be, a smooth, R&B track featuring Ryan on lead…
Continue Reading »Basie Boogie - Andy KIRK & His Band
Andrew Dewey Kirk (May 28, 1898 – December 11, 1992) was a jazz saxophonist and tubist best known as a bandleader of the "Twelve Clouds of Joy," popular during the swing era. Kirk grew up in Denver, CO,…
Continue Reading »Bass improvisation - Chester Zardis
Chester Zardis (May 27, 1900, New Orleans - August 14, 1990, New Orleans) was an American jazz double-bassist.Zardis played bass from a young age, and studied under Billy Marrero of the Superior Orchestra. In his teens he was…
Continue Reading »Basset Hound Records artist: The Jim Self & John Chiodini Quintet - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Touch and Go, from The Jim Self & John Chiodini Quintet and it's a cool set with dominant melodic lead on Fluba (a tuba sized flugelhorn). Opening…
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