One thing is certain about Josh Groban -- his fans are more than ready for this new offering. They are numerous and fiercely dedicated, especially for an artist who is relatively new to stardom. And although in his younger years he did a few things that didn't get a lot of notice (including filling in … Continue reading REVIEW: Josh Groban – Awake
Author: BG
BG (aka The Big Geez) is a retiree who who has spent over a decade generating the Geezer Music Club, where he tries to prove that geezers can stay in touch with today's world. . .and still find time for the trimming of ear hair.
REVIEW: Manhattan Transfer – The Symphony Sessions
Fans of The Manhattan Transfer might find themselves in a bit of a quandary with this new release, The Symphony Sessions. There's nothing wrong with the music - it's outstanding - but the album is a reinterpretation of many of their past hits, so it stands to reason that fans would probably already have most … Continue reading REVIEW: Manhattan Transfer – The Symphony Sessions
Dads And Daughters – Nat And Natalie Cole
A couple of months ago I wrote a piece about how movie music was the MTV of my day, but it wasn't until I recently read something about MTV itself turning 25 that my nostalgia bone was tickled. (It resides right next to my funny bone, but is sometimes a little tougher to activate.) 25 … Continue reading Dads And Daughters – Nat And Natalie Cole
Who Was The REAL All-American Boy? Elvis, Bobby Bare, Or…
I've written before that I wasn't a devotee of early rock music in the fifties, but I wasn't immune to its allure. Even though I was more fond of big band music and modern jazz, I have to admit that I was definitely aware of the new stuff pouring out of jukeboxes. After all, it … Continue reading Who Was The REAL All-American Boy? Elvis, Bobby Bare, Or…
REVIEW: George Benson & Al Jarreau – Givin’ It Up
Alwin Lopez "Al" Jarreau (March 12, 1940 – February 12, 2017) There are so many "partnership" albums around - always have been, I guess - that sometimes it seems as if the choice of artists is more about showing something different than about being musically valid. No such problem exists with this new offering on … Continue reading REVIEW: George Benson & Al Jarreau – Givin’ It Up
Walkin’ Wild In New Orleans With Jimmy Smith
It's nice to see New Orleans making progress on a comeback from the devastation of Katrina, although it's obvious that it's going to be a uphill battle and the city might never again have quite the same unique character. It's a place that's special for a lot of reasons, and one of those is it's … Continue reading Walkin’ Wild In New Orleans With Jimmy Smith
REVIEW: Dave Brubeck Quartet – Best Of Brubeck 1979-2004
As a fan of over 45 years I was eager to tackle this particular review, but I found that I had to try to tamp down my memories of the original quartet to a certain extent. I wanted to judge this album on its own merit, rather than try to compare it to those of … Continue reading REVIEW: Dave Brubeck Quartet – Best Of Brubeck 1979-2004
Graveyards, Outhouses And Musical Memories
One of the things I enjoy most about music - and I know I'm not alone in this - is how a single song can transport you back in time, triggering a vivid memory that might not have anything to do with the subject matter of the song. In the latest occurrence for me, it … Continue reading Graveyards, Outhouses And Musical Memories
REVIEW: Ray Sings, Basie Swings – Virtually
Ray Sings - Basie Swings, a new album featuring Ray Charles and the Count Basie Orchestra, is a sort of amalgam that's been put together by combining several sources. This certainly isn't the first time that deceased performers have shown up in a new album via the wonders of technology, and it's really up to … Continue reading REVIEW: Ray Sings, Basie Swings – Virtually
Brothers Who Swing — Musically
I've never had a brother, so although I've always wondered about the dynamics of the relationship, I've had to do it without an insider's knowledge. However, it always seemed to me that brothers could be each other's best friend - and worst enemy - and often at the same time. Brothers have been around the … Continue reading Brothers Who Swing — Musically
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