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Posted by
Terry Sweeney on
2012/02/13
Monkey House - Headquarters
If you’ve ever felt that music today lacks substance, especially when it comes to lyrics then take heart. Monkey House is back with a 14 song collection that will restore your faith and get you thinking about love,...
Posted by
Terry Sweeney on
2012/01/31
Saxophonist Kim Waters (Sax Pack member w/ Steve Cole & Jeff Kashiwa) returns to the scene with one of the first releases of the new year! He brings his signature sound to his 17th album in which he produced and composed many of the songs.. His...
Posted by
Terry Sweeney on
2012/01/16
As a follower of the beautiful Maysa Leak on Twitter I was able to learn two crucial things about her life last summer. First, she was single yet again, and secondly, she stated how it was time to record a new album. I'm not certain if Cupid's...
Posted by
Terry Sweeney on
2011/12/19
Slim Man-Christmas Eve
On choosing a CD for this review I considered several of this year’s releases, all worthy of your ears to be sure, but in the end I came back to this 2008 offering from Baltimore based Slim Man who also answers to Tim...
Posted by
Terry Sweeney on
2011/11/28
SO FREE- NEAMEN LYLES
When I first e-chatted with Neamen Lyles earlier this year, the first question I had for the Tuscon, Arizona based saxophonist was how to properly pronounce his first name. It wasn't just out of common courtesy, but also...
Posted by
Terry Sweeney on
2011/11/16
Richard Elliot - In The ZoneI can't believe it's been 25 years since saxophonist Richard Elliot released his first solo release. In honour of this achievement the former Tower of Power instrumentalist has released In The Zone paying tribute to...
Posted by
Terry Sweeney on
2011/11/02
Rob Tardik - Balance, Energy, Laughter, Love
Balance, Energy, Laughter, Love. According to Rob, these are the four key ingredients that lead to a rewarding and fulfilling life. He has taken that philosophy and applied it to this latest...
Posted by
Terry Sweeney on
2011/10/17
FEEL THE HEAT – NICK COLIONNE
Just one glance at the cover of Nick Colionne's latest album and it's easy to tell the musical forecast on this one is a scorcher. The skyline of his native Chicago basking in a heat wave is the perfect backdrop for...
Posted by
Erin Clifford on
2011/07/18
Reviewed by: Vickie van DykeSometimes reviewing a CD is just so darn easy. Mostly because the CD is so darn good and you're just about madly in love with the artist. Such is the case with Lisa McClowry's Time Signatures. Why?New favourite...
Posted by
Erin Clifford on
2011/07/11
Reviewd by: Bob Farrow.
He has already played with Dave Koz and Peter White, released his full length debut CD on which he not only played all the instruments but wrote 6 of the songs as well as engineering and producing the project. And he's...
Posted by
Erin Clifford on
2011/07/04
Reviewed by: Gary James. Soulstress singer/actress Jill Scott welcomes the summer season (it was released on the first day of summer) with the release The Light Of The Sun; 15 all-original funky and slow jams. Perfect for a summer road trip. ...
Posted by
Erin Clifford on
2011/06/27
Reviewed by Stu Berketo. I can't think of any musical act born in the 1980s, that in this day and age can come out of a decade long dormancy, release an album that debuts at the #1 position, earn a Grammy Award the following year, has sold more...
Posted by
Erin Clifford on
2011/06/20
Reviewed by Vickie van Dyke. I had the pleasure of presenting an award with, hanging out with and being serenaded by Michael Kaeshammer at the 2010 Smoothies. All I can say is this German-born prodigy is as fun as he is talented! And talented...
Posted by
Erin Clifford on
2011/06/14
Reviewed by: Bob Farrow.
The adjective “Large” seems to have a permanent place in the life of Steve Grove, better known as Euge Groove.
Back in 2004 he released “Livin' Large” and the song quickly became a signature tune or trademark. He...
Posted by
Erin Clifford on
2011/06/06
Reviewed by: Gary James. Chicago-based saxophonist Steve Cole's latest is a collection of classic pop songs and standards. Everything from The Beatles to James Taylor is featured on the nine track album. His version of Ray Charles You Don't...
Posted by
Erin Clifford on
2011/05/30
Reviewed by Stu Berketo. Boney James has the knack and talent to make you forget for an instant, that he is classified as a ‘Contemporary jazz' artist. Though he's never made any bones about his penchant for leaning towards the R’n’B sound...
Posted by
Erin Clifford on
2011/05/24
Reviewed by Vickie Van Dyke In a recent interview, Adele asserted that she hates when artists say "I was born to perform." Her response? "F... off! No one was born to perform!" Perhaps so, but this girl was definitely born to sing. At the...
Posted by
Martin Chiarot on
2011/05/17
Reviewed by Bob Farrow
Versatility has always been one of the keys to success in the music business, that and the ability to stay in for the long haul. Formed in 1994 by the Mondragon Brothers, Erik and Billy this L.A. Based group has become one...
Posted by
Erin Clifford on
2011/05/09
Reviewed by: Gary James
The Road. It relates to people in different ways. It's a way of life. It's a journey. Japanese pianist and composer Keiko Matsui's first album in four years reflects these emotions and others on her first release for...
Posted by
Erin Clifford on
2011/04/25
Reviewed by: Vickie Van Dyke What can I say about the Libster's new CD?Gorgeous, Groovy, Girl-PowerRacy, Rousing, RiffsOutrageous, Offbeat, On FireOutstanding, Opinionated, OpusVivacious,Verve ,VocalsEye Spy (#1), Excellent, EnlightenedSensitive,...
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