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Toy Robot Music artist: Troy Roberts - Nu Jive: Nations United - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Nu Jive: Nations United, by Troy Roberts and it's a full on energized groove. Opening with Funkafarian, Eric England on bass stets a prominent funk line, with…
Continue Reading »Radha Botofasina - Carry On The Spirituals Vol. 2 - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Carry On The Spirituals Vol. 2, from Radha Botofasina and it's quite good. Opening with Satan We Gonna Tear Your Kingdon Down, Brooklyn born, Radah Botofasina presents…
Continue Reading »Ruf Records artist: Kenny Neal - Straight From the Heart - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Straight From the Heart, from Kenny Neal and I like it quite well. Opening with Blues Keep Chasing Me, Kenny Neal sets a great funky blues pace.…
Continue Reading »SubCat Records artist: Nancy Kelly - Jazz Woman, The Reel To Real Sessions - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Jazz Woman, The Reel To Real Sessions, from Nancy Kelly and it's one of a series of singles (two tracks) release from earlier in her career. Opening…
Continue Reading »G2 Records artist: David Larsen - G2 and You - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, G2 and You, from David Larsen and it's a straightforward instrumental jazz release. Opening with Angel Eyes, David Larsen on bari sax lays down a solid melodic…
Continue Reading »Little Village Foundation: The Phantom Blues Band - Blues For Breakfast - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Blues For Breakfast, by The Phantom Blues Band and it's a solid party. Originally formed as Taj Mahal's backing band, PBB began performing on their own and…
Continue Reading »Pierce Dipner - Goin' Back - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the first full length release, Goin' Back, from Pierce Dipner, and it's a solid blues entry. Opening with Fool's Gold, with it's classic blues vamp, Pierce Dipner on vocal and guitar…
Continue Reading »Ian Wardenski Quintet featuring Tamara Tucker - Trust - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Trust, from Ian Wardenski Quintet and it's strong. Opening with Before Long, Ian Wardenski Quintet quickly establishes that they aren't to be taken lightly. Jerry Ascione on…
Continue Reading »Ce Ce Gable - Next Year's Song - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Next Year's Song, by Ce Ce Gable and it's a solid review of predominantly jazz vocal standards. Opening with original track, Next Year's Song, is a cool…
Continue Reading »Dennis Johnson - Revelation - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Revelation, from Dennis Johnson and it's a cool blues rocker. Opening with Don Nix's Going Down, Dennis Johnson on lead vocal and guitar digs on on a…
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