I was happy to see that a lady I reviewed about this time last year - Robin McKelle - has continued to explore the world of traditional jazz with her newest album, Modern Antique, now out on the Cheap Lullaby Records label. It's a nice follow-up to 2007's Introducing Robin McKelle, and again features the … Continue reading REVIEW: Robin McKelle – Modern Antique
Category: Retirement
Summertime — And The Junebugs Are Buzzin’
The official start of Summer is very close now and a lot of blogs are focusing on the season. One that I read regularly has published a long list of Summer-related songs, including several different renditions of Gershwin's classic composition, "Summertime." (Although in my opinion they left off one of the best versions, that by … Continue reading Summertime — And The Junebugs Are Buzzin’
REVIEW: David Benoit – Heroes
Even talented and accomplished stars have idols. That's the theme of David Benoit's newest release on the Peak Records label, Heroes; and in addition to paying tribute to those artists, he also continues a pattern of stretching himself musically. Benoit has a string of best-selling albums that have consistently hit the contemporary jazz charts for … Continue reading REVIEW: David Benoit – Heroes
Kentucky’s Other Music — The Hilltoppers
Kentucky has always been home to a rich musical heritage, with an especially strong tradition in bluegrass and other forms of country music, but the state has sometimes provided a fertile birthplace for something a little different. One of those occasions was the creation of the pop music singing group, the Hilltoppers. They began as … Continue reading Kentucky’s Other Music — The Hilltoppers
REVIEW: Thom Rotella 4-Tet — Out Of The Blues
Thom Rotella might not be a familiar name to the average jazz fan, but if you have a ear for jazz guitar you've probably enjoyed his music at some time over the past two decades. If so - or even if the multi-talented artist is unfamiliar to you - a new album on the Four-Bar … Continue reading REVIEW: Thom Rotella 4-Tet — Out Of The Blues
Goin’ To Kansas City With Wilbert Harrison
I'll have to confess that I didn't know much about Wilbert Harrison when I first heard him singing "Kansas City," and in all honesty I don't think that I made much of an effort to find out at that time. In those days I was mostly just into enjoying the music, and his signature song … Continue reading Goin’ To Kansas City With Wilbert Harrison
Ridin’ Out The Storm With The Duke
I love irony. I was noodling on the computer today while listening to Duke Ellington's very nice version of "Stormy Weather," and I happened to notice outside my window that the weather was really starting to deteriorate. It didn't surprise me because we've had a lot of storms lately - including a tornado or two … Continue reading Ridin’ Out The Storm With The Duke
REVIEW: Warren Storm, Willie Tee & Cypress
A few years ago, long-time Louisiana musical icons Warren Storm and Willie Tee decided to revive their legendary Cypress Band, a group that they had first formed in 1980. The duo found that modern audiences were enthusiastic in their support, and soon began building quite a following in area nightspots. Deciding that their mix of … Continue reading REVIEW: Warren Storm, Willie Tee & Cypress
Just A Travelin’ Man
Unless you just won the lottery, you're probably concerned about rising fuel costs. (And if you did win the lottery, then why are you wasting your time reading this when you could be out having fun?) Not only has it gotten much more expensive to fill our gas tanks, but a lot of other things … Continue reading Just A Travelin’ Man
REVIEW: Felipe Salles – South American Suite
As someone who has always enjoyed Latin jazz, my spirits rise whenever I have the chance to review a new album featuring that type of music. But what makes it even more special is when that album is something a little different, and that's certainly the case with Felipe Salles' new release on the Curare … Continue reading REVIEW: Felipe Salles – South American Suite
Geezer Music Club 