During his long career, veteran pianist/composer Roger Davidson has confidently and successfully performed in a variety of genres, including everything from the classics to bebop. He even spent some time leading a chamber music group and also wrote a lot of sacred choral music. Born in Paris, he's also had a long-time fascination with world … Continue reading REVIEW: Roger Davidson Trio – Bom Dia
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REVIEW: Robin McKelle – Modern Antique
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
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
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
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
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
REVIEW: Dan Tyminski – Wheels
Although he's a favorite of many country music fans - especially those who love bluegrass - Dan Tyminski is probably better known to the general public as the Grammy-winning singing voice behind a famous face, that of movie star George Clooney. Because of that, Tyminski's second album as a soloist, Wheels, due out in June … Continue reading REVIEW: Dan Tyminski – Wheels
REVIEW: Michael Jefry Stevens Quartet – For The Children
A new release on the Cadence Jazz label proves that you can sometimes stumble onto a hidden treasure, even one that's been out of sight for over a decade. For The Children, featuring the Michael Jefry Stevens Quartet, was actually recorded in 1995 but has just now been issued as part of Cadence's Historical Jazz … Continue reading REVIEW: Michael Jefry Stevens Quartet – For The Children
REVIEW: Scott Hamilton & Friends – Across The Tracks
he appearance of a new album from Scott Hamilton is not exactly big news to jazz fans. After all, the veteran tenor saxman has a long history of recording success, including appearances on over sixty albums for Concord Jazz alone. But his newest, Across The Tracks, does have some notable differences. For one thing, he's … Continue reading REVIEW: Scott Hamilton & Friends – Across The Tracks
REVIEW: Vince Seneri – The Prince’s Groove
Vince "The Prince" Seneri might be a name that sounds like it should be attached to a movie character played by Nicholas Cage, and Vince even looks a little like him, but knowledgeable fans know that he's a talented organist who has spent the last couple of decades building a solid reputation in the jazz … Continue reading REVIEW: Vince Seneri – The Prince’s Groove
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