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Henri Elkan Music artist: Wayne Alpern - Frankenstein - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Frankenstein, from Wayne Alpern and it's a clever blend of pop, hip hop, jazz, blues and sampling in an organized fashion. Opening with Carol King's top hit,…
Continue Reading »Henri Elkan Music artist: Wayne Alpern - Secular Rituals - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Secular Rituals, by Wayne Alpern and it's expansive and thought provoking. I want to start out by saying that the cover for this release has a unique,…
Continue Reading »Henrietta Records artist: Charlie Musselwhite - I Ain't Lyin' ... - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, I Ain't Lyin'..., from Charlie Musselwhite and its Chicago style blues pure and simple. Opening with Latin flavored, Good Blues Tonight, Musselwhite is joined by Matt Stubbs on guitar, June Core on…
Continue Reading »Henrietta Records artist: Charlie Musselwhite - Juke Joint Chapel - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Juke Joint Chapel, from Charlie Musselwhite and it's a monster. I've been listening to Musselwhite for years and I can honestly say that this is my favorite release in some time. Opening…
Continue Reading »Henry Godfrey Jazz Orchestra - Attitude and Gratitude - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Attitude and Gratitude, by Henry Godfrey Jazz Orchestra and it's very enjoyable. Opening with For McCoy, a tribute to pianist McCoy Tyner who died in 2020. With…
Continue Reading »Henry Gray & Bob Corritore - Cold Chills - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Cold Chills, from Henry Gray and Bob Corritore and it's a heaping serving of Chicago blues. Opening with Cold Chills, Henry gray is upfront on lead vocal…
Continue Reading »Hi Hat Records & Entertainment artist: Hot Roux - Stranger's Blues - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Stranger's Blues from Hot Roux and it's got real style. Opening with 2 stepper, Broken Again, drummer and lead vocalist, Jerry McWorter sets the pace and Ed Berghoff supplies the country styled…
Continue Reading »Hi Hat Records artist: Hot Roux - Home Town Blues - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Home Town Blues, from Hot Roux, and its cool in a different kind of way. Opening with Louisiana flavored, Don't Wanna Talk About Love, Jerry McWorter on…
Continue Reading »Hideaway Music artists: Tucci - Olivia - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Olivia, from Tucci and it's quite interesting. Opening with High Roller, a Latin flavored blues rocker, Larry McCray is upfront on lead vocal and guitar. Steve Tucci…
Continue Reading »Highlander Records artist: A Band Called Sam - Legacy - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Legacy, from A Band Called Sam. Built around the vocals of Sandra Taylor, the stylized guitar lead of Gary Sellers and hard working Richie Cannata on sax…
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