by Bman | Jul 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
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 of...
by Bman | Jul 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
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 sax really rip the melody...
by Bman | Jul 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
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 clean, melodic, phrasing with Henry Hey on Rhodes...
by Bman | Jul 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
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 Appelman on keys, Miles...
by Bman | Jul 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Bridge Street Blues, from Dave Thomas, and it's a solid blues rocker in the vein of Mayall or JJ Cale. Opening with Go To Legends, an easy flowing Cale like track Dave Thomas on vocal and guitar sits down...
