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💿 ALBUM REVIEW: Junior Wells & Buddy Guy - New York City Blues - Live 1978 (CD)
The "original Blues Brothers" bring their Windy City blues stylings to NYC on this vintage 1978 concert album! Performing a set of standards, fan favorites and heavily improvised jams, these recordings drip with smoky atmosphere, emotion-packed antics and…
Continue Reading »ðŸ’¿ ALBUM REVIEW: Wayne Alpern – Varieties & Extravaganzas
Wayne Alpern's Varieties & Extravaganzas is a stylish stroll through music history. His 13th album, it's a diverse collection of original compositions and inventive arrangements for brass quintet recorded by the Times Square Brass Quintet. This gifted group…
Continue Reading »Alligator Records artist: Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials - Slideways - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Slideways, from Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials and it's terrific! Opening with Bad All By Myself, Lil' Ed on lead guitar and vocal, gets things rocking…
Continue Reading »MoMojo Records artist: Greg Piccolo & Heavy Juice - Who Knows What The Future Holds - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Who Knows What The Future Holds, from Greg Piccolo & Heavy Juice, and it's a cool mix of R&B, rock n roll, blues and soul. Opening with…
Continue Reading »Marmite Records artist: Zen Zadravec - New Paradigm - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, New Paradigm, from Zen Zadravec, and it's strong! Opening with driving, First Impressions, John Douglas on trumpet, Dominic Bierenga on tenor sax and Todd Bashore on alto…
Continue Reading »Dar Stellabotta - Into Thin Air - New Release Review (vinyl)
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Into Thin Air, from Dar Stellabotta and it's earthy. Opening with Many Miles To Go, I'm immediately attracted to this release. A thumping, droning bass line, under…
Continue Reading »Little Village Foundation artist: Harrell Davenport - Young Rell - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Young Rell, by Harrell Davenport, and it's hot! Opening with Chicago Style shuffle, Tomorrow, Harrell Davenport on harmonica, guitar and vocal evokes early Muddy Waters with plenty…
Continue Reading »Adam De Lucia - The Man Who Would Be King - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The Man Who Would Be King, from Adam De Lucia and it's quite interesting. Opening with Cycle One, guitarist Adam De Luca and Oz Noy open with…
Continue Reading »Alligator Records artist: Chris O'Leary - Blue Collar - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Blues Collar, by Chris O'Leary and it's a huge bite of Chicago style blues. Opening with shuffle, Bad Decisions, Chris O'Leary on vocal and harmonica sets a…
Continue Reading »Origin Records artist: Ben Patterson - Stretch - New Release Review
I jut had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Stretch, from Ben Patterson and it's cooking. Opening with Unbridled, Ben Patterson on trombone leads off on this slamming adventure. Backed by Shawn Purcell on guitar, Harry…
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