Although she more or less reinvented herself as a TV personality in the latter part of her career, in the early 1950's Jaye P. Morgan was one of the fastest-rising young singing stars around. Her vocal talents, along with her charisma and drop-dead beauty, helped set the stage for what would become a long-lasting career … Continue reading The Unforgettable Jaye P. Morgan
Category: Jazz
REVIEW: Enclave – Enclave Diaspora
A few years back, multi-instrumentalist Hilary Noble brought his remarkable talents into a partnership with equally skilled pianist Rebecca Cline and formed Enclave, a group dedicated to their concept of an Afro-Latin/post-bop jazz fusion. The quartet's initial album, 2005's Enclave, found a receptive audience among jazz fans and critics and formed the basis for a … Continue reading REVIEW: Enclave – Enclave Diaspora
REVIEW: Michael Higgins – The Moon And The Lady Dancing
My first review of the new year is - ironically enough - an album that seems to have a couple of different issue dates. Jazz guitarist Michael Higgins' effort, The Moon And The Lady Dancing, appears to have been available in some spots last Summer, but the album's official street date is January 1st, 2009. … Continue reading REVIEW: Michael Higgins – The Moon And The Lady Dancing
Ringing In The New Year With Auld Music
I have to confess that I haven't been to a New Year's Eve party for a long time, but I would be willing to bet that at least a few party-goers will still follow the tradition of singing "Auld Lang Syne" when midnight arrives. I would also guess that most of them will have no … Continue reading Ringing In The New Year With Auld Music
Album Of The Year – It’s A Tie!
First I need to get something out of the way. In a review I wrote earlier this year, I mentioned that the album I'd reviewed had attained a special status -- it had become a VCD. I then went on to explain that the sobriquet stands for Visor CD -- albums that I like so … Continue reading Album Of The Year – It’s A Tie!
Merry Christmas!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS from the GMC Christmas Medley - Bela Fleck and the Flecktones Album
REVIEW: Cynthia Hilts – Second Story Breeze
If you're unfamiliar with New York-based jazz artist Cynthia Hilts, you might assume that she's just one of many conventional female vocalists active on the current music scene. But if you listen to her new album, Second Story Breeze, now out on the Blond Coyote label, you'll discover that she's something special. Hilts is a … Continue reading REVIEW: Cynthia Hilts – Second Story Breeze
REVIEW: Barbara King – Perfect Timing
Although she's been a hit on tour and in clubs for many years, New York-based jazz singer/songwriter Barbara King recently decided that the time was right to take her turn in the recording studio. Her debut album - appropriately named Perfect Timing - is now out on the CCC Music Group label, and it gives … Continue reading REVIEW: Barbara King – Perfect Timing
How Grandma Found Her Christmas Groove
The music of ukulele wizard Jake Shimabukuro might seem to be an unusual starting point for a piece about memories of Christmas. But when that tune is something called "Grandma's Groove," it inevitably makes me remember my own grandmothers -- and how they each found their holiday groove in different ways. My maternal grandmother was … Continue reading How Grandma Found Her Christmas Groove
REVIEW: Hot Club de Norvège – Django Music
The prospect of hearing the music of legendary Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt always captures my attention -- and my attention is sometimes a difficult critter to snare. But Hot Club de Norvège did just that with the title of their newest album on the Hot Club Records label, Django Music. Of course, to complete the … Continue reading REVIEW: Hot Club de Norvège – Django Music
Geezer Music Club 