Wave Fave
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,...
Posted by
Erin Clifford on
2011/04/18
Reviewed by: Bob Farrow A bold statement from the Washington, DC based keyboard player and one which might lead you to say…’OK but can he back it up?’ In my humble opinion the answer is yes, because you see it’s his interpretation of some of the...
Posted by
Erin Clifford on
2011/04/11
Reviewed by: Gary James Legendary guitarist Lee Ritenour’s vision on this project was to have as many iconic guitarists on one album but also feature some new and upcoming guitarists. Different styles of guitar playing, with Lee producing and...
Posted by
Shane Macaulay on
2011/04/06
Reviewed by: Vickie Van Dyke
I am a big fan of Jim Brickman. There. I said it. I know that some people would use terms like "elevator music" and "new age" (what iTunes calls it) but sometimes in the evening, when I'm cooking dinner with...
Posted by
Shane Macaulay on
2011/03/21
Reviewed by: Bob Farrow
Following the lead of artists like Corrine Bailey-Rae, Demo Cates and his musical partner Stan Fomin have opted for the extended play or EP format for their current release.
Under the title of “Music For Your Soul” this...
Posted by
Shane Macaulay on
2011/03/14
Reviewed by: Gary James
Swedish piano/keyboardist Jonathan Fritzen arrives on the scene with one of the best sounding albums of the year so far. Produced and composed by Darren Rahn, the 10 song release reflects the smooth sounds of years...
Posted by
Shane Macaulay on
2011/03/07
Reviewed by: Stu Berketo
While the magic of Motown will live on forever, in its original form, or influencing musicians for generations to come, it's not hard to pinpoint where it began to lose rhythm. By the early 1970's, the Four Tops and...
Posted by
Shane Macaulay on
2011/02/28
Reviewed by: Vickie van Dyke
Okay, let's set the record straight right off the bat. Johnny Reid is a country singer. At least that is what one might think, given all his awards and nominations (4 Junos this year!) for that musical style. ...
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