by Bman | May 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release (May 28, 2021), Whole Nother World, from Patti Parks, and it's a mix of blues, soul, funk and gospel. Opening with shuffle, I'm Trouble, Patti Parks sets a swing pace on lead vocal with Kenny Neal on...
by Bman | Apr 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
NURS'N BLUES MUSIC FEST BENEFITS MUSIC THERAPY PROGRAM; PRESENTED BY BUFFALO MUSICIAN AND NURSE, PATTI PARKS; GRAMMY-NOMINATED KENNY NEAL HEADLINES STRONG LINEUP Saturday, May 25 - THE COVE - 3PM to 10PM Patti Parks, creator of the Music Therapy program,...
by Bman | Feb 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Double Standards, from Mick Kolassa and it's packed full of stars and blues standards. Opening with Willie Dixon's 600 Pounds of Heavenly Joy, Kolassa is joined by Sugaray Rayford on vocal with solid Latin...
by Bman | Feb 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
I just received the most recent release, Cheat'n Man from Patti Parks. Parks is a dynamic singer with a tight band. Opening with Baby Don't You Know a swing tune, with healthy hor work from Gerry Youngman (trumpet), Nick Salamone (tenor sax), Bob Miers (trombone) and...
