Although not a huge name in today's music world, singer-guitarist William Hart Strecker has spent several decades establishing himself as a solid presence in a number of different genres, including blues, jazz, and even country-rock. Along the way he had to survive a horrible accident and find a way to recover physically and rebuild his … Continue reading REVIEW: William Hart Strecker – Smoke And Clouds
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REVIEW: Marcus Miller – Marcus
More than three decades after first bursting onto the New York music scene, Grammy-winning bassist Marcus Miller is still a vibrant presence in R&B and jazz. At any particular point in time he might be functioning as a producer, composer, arranger, or performer -- and sometimes all at once. That's the case with his newest … Continue reading REVIEW: Marcus Miller – Marcus
REVIEW: It All Started With Doo Wop
Doo Wop has to be one of the most fascinating music sub-genres ever. During its long and vibrant life it's been reinvented again and again, but has remained ever popular. That last fact helps explain the frequent PBS specials and other TV events, along with boxed sets such as the one we're reviewing here. Time-Life, … Continue reading REVIEW: It All Started With Doo Wop
REVIEW: Jessy J – Tequila Moon
Latin jazz is a popular and easily defined genre, as is contemporary jazz, but you seldom see the two as skillfully combined as they are on a new release from Peak Records (Concord), Tequila Moon. It showcases the talented saxophonist Jessy J, who not only basks in the spotlight as lead instrumentalist, but also adds … Continue reading REVIEW: Jessy J – Tequila Moon
REVIEW: Joe Bonsall & The Orange Playboys – Cajun Jamboree
Every type of music has its legendary performers, but because not all genres are widely popular, many treasured artists are something less than household names. A new album from Swallow Records might help to remedy that, at least as it relates to Cajun music. Cajun Jamboree, a collection of tunes from Joe Bonsall and the … Continue reading REVIEW: Joe Bonsall & The Orange Playboys – Cajun Jamboree
REVIEW: Piers Lawrence Quartet – Stolen Moments
There's something very satisfying about sitting down and listening to four talented jazz pros combining to provide a smooth and cohesive sound. It's a task that is far more difficult than it sounds (making the music -- not listening to it) but the Piers Lawrence Quartet has nailed it on the group's new album, Stolen … Continue reading REVIEW: Piers Lawrence Quartet – Stolen Moments
REVIEW: Eric Sardinas – Eric Sardinas And Big Motor
Fans of slide guitarist Eric Sardinas will be happy to hear that he's limbered up his trusty Dobro for a fourth album, Eric Sardinas And Big Motor, just out on the the Favored Nations label. Last heard on 2003's Black Pearls, Sardinas' newest effort again showcases his signature brand of blues-tinged rock, and helps kick … Continue reading REVIEW: Eric Sardinas – Eric Sardinas And Big Motor
REVIEW: The David Finck Quartet – Future Day
While listening to Future Day, the David Finck Quartet's debut album newly out on the Soundbrush label, I found myself returning again and again to one thought. It's so doggone good that the only mystery is -- why did the talented bassist wait so long? Over the past three decades, Finck has worked with some … Continue reading REVIEW: The David Finck Quartet – Future Day
REVIEW: Frank Rosolino & Carl Fontana – Trombone Heaven: Vancouver 1978
When reviewing a new album, I usually give some background about the musical history of the artist, but I seldom dig too deeply into other aspects of their life. However, Trombone Heaven - Vancouver 1978, a new release from Uptown Records that showcases a live performance by trombone masters Frank Rosolino and Carl Fontana, has … Continue reading REVIEW: Frank Rosolino & Carl Fontana – Trombone Heaven: Vancouver 1978
REVIEW: Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys – Keeping The Tradition Alive!
I've reviewed a lot of Cajun/Zydeco albums in the past, and at some point I usually describe them just as I did in the early part of this sentence -- combining them as Cajun/Zydeco. But it's not just me. The people behind the Grammys recently announced a new category: Best Zydeco or Cajun Music. But … Continue reading REVIEW: Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys – Keeping The Tradition Alive!
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