There have always been certain musicians who possess a distinctive style that might not always be easy to describe, but is recognizable whenever you happen to hear them play or sing. For music lovers from the 1930's to the 1950's and beyond, pianist Frankie Carle - "The Wizard Of The Keyboard" - was one of … Continue reading Wizard Of The Keyboard – Frankie Carle
Category: Jazz
Vaughn Monroe – aka Old Leather Tonsils
It seems as if there have always been certain singers who at some point in their careers become a target for snickers -- not necessarily because of a lack of talent, but for other reasons. A familiar example is Slim Whitman, who was successful for years in Europe but eventually sold a lot of records … Continue reading Vaughn Monroe – aka Old Leather Tonsils
Album Of The Year
As the Geezer Music Club enters its third calendar year of existence, it occurred to me that it might be fun to institute something new. Soooo...I thought I'd take a shot at naming our very first Album Of The Year. (With hopefully many more to come.) Having reviewed about a zillion new albums - over … Continue reading Album Of The Year
REVIEW: Hendrik Meurkens – Sambatropolis
About this time last year, I reviewed New York Samba Jazz Quintet, a new release on the Zoho label that starred Hendrik Meurkens on vibes and harmonica. In that review I looked into the musical history of the talented artist, exploring not only his background as an instrumentalist but also how his passion for Brazilian … Continue reading REVIEW: Hendrik Meurkens – Sambatropolis
Artie Shaw’s Funk Paves Way For Tony Pastor
I've been actively listening to big band music for most of my life, beginning with my teen years (when it competed with early rock and roll for my attention) and continuing to the present. Not surprisingly, I've gained some favorites from among the many tunes I've heard again and again. A few of those are … Continue reading Artie Shaw’s Funk Paves Way For Tony Pastor
REVIEW: Bernie Kenerson – Just You & Me
Just in time to fulfill your New Year's resolution to listen to more EWI music comes a new release on the BernUp label from instrumental wizard Bernie Kenerson. Just You & Me, with a planned street date of January 1st, features the talented multi-instrumentalist showcasing his Akai Electronic Wind Instrument 4000 on a mix of … Continue reading REVIEW: Bernie Kenerson – Just You & Me
Johnny Carson And The Music Of The Tonight Show
The late Johnny Carson has been in the news lately, because of something that happened during the last writers' strike in 1988 and how it connects with the current one. It seems that some of the late night hosts are bringing back their shows without writers, and they're reminding everyone that Johnny did something similar … Continue reading Johnny Carson And The Music Of The Tonight Show
REVIEW: The Jimmy Amadie Trio – The Philadelphia Story: The Gospel As We Know It
It goes without saying that it's a tragedy when an artist loses his ability to freely exercise his talent, but it's kind of inspirational to see one who finds ways around his difficulties. Legendary jazz pianist Jimmy Amadie has struggled for years with severe tendonitis but his new album, The Jimmy Amadie Trio - The … Continue reading REVIEW: The Jimmy Amadie Trio – The Philadelphia Story: The Gospel As We Know It
REVIEW: Joe Friedman – Cup O’ Joe
I guess it was inevitable. When you consider that I drink countless cups of coffee during the day, and always have a mug going while working on reviews, sooner or later the two processes would align themselves in some way. Cup O' Joe, a new album from jazz guitarist Joe Friedman, fills the bill -- … Continue reading REVIEW: Joe Friedman – Cup O’ Joe
REVIEW: Mr. Groove – Little Things
You might be new to the music of a diverse jazz group called Mr. Groove, but in addition to possessing an interesting name they've been performing at a consistently high level for two decades, often as the band behind stars like Boots Randolph and vocalist Bonnie Bramlett. They're also no strangers to the recording studio, … Continue reading REVIEW: Mr. Groove – Little Things
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