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Rare Air  Olli Soikkeli  I've been watching Olli Soikkeli's work for a couple of years and his hot jazz style is mesmerizing.Born in Nurmes, Finland and based in NYC, Soikkeli was introduced to the music of great Django…

💿 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…

💿 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…

💿 ALBUM REVIEW: Ronnie Baker Brooks - Blues In My DNA

Ronnie Baker Brooks is a powerhouse Chicago blues guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter who carries the torch of a legendary musical lineage. Born into blues royalty as the son of Hall of Famer Lonnie Brooks, Ronnie didn’t just inherit…

💿 ALBUM REVIEW: Gina Coleman - Uncrowned - A Tribute To Ida Cox

Gina is more widely known as the lead singer, founder, songwriter, and cigarbox guitar show house of the 2019 International Blues Challenge finalist, Misty Blues. The band has been performing original and traditional blues with hints of jazz,…

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Chief Xian aTunde AdjuahFormerly Known As: Christian ScottBorn: New Orleans, LouisianaGenre Style: "Stretch Music" / Eclectic African FusionAn innovative New Orleans-born trumpeter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist who has pushed the boundaries of modern acoustic and electronic jazz. He pioneered…

💿 ALBUM REVIEW: Kenny Wayne Shepherd - Ledbetter Heights (The 30th Anniversary Sessions)

When Ledbetter Heights was first released, it quickly became a breakout success, going Gold within months and earning Platinum certification by early 1996. The album spent 10 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Blues Chart, and Guitar…

💿 ALBUM REVIEW: David Janeway Trio - Live At Blue Llama

Captured live at Ann Arbor, Michigan’s renowned jazz club Blue Llama in June 2024, David Janeway presents himself at the height of his powers, joined by the world-class rhythm team of Robert Hurst III and Billy Hart. A…

💿 ALBUM REVIEW: D.K. Harrell - Live Your Dream - Talkin' Heavy

Guitarist, vocalist and songwriter D.K. Harrell, one of the most formidable young stars of the current blues resurgence, sounds like no one else on the scene today. With his stinging, single note string bending, deep soul vocals, and…

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