This is my fourth review (1, 2, 3) in a series of releases from Prestige Records that feature remastered versions of his own originals by legendary sound engineer Rudy Van Gelder, and in this instance we're listening to tenor sax immortal John Coltrane teamed with the Red Garland Trio. The title of the album is … Continue reading REVIEW: John Coltrane/Red Garland Trio – Traneing In
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REVIEW: Stryker-Slagle Band – Latest Outlook
The Stryker-Slagle Band's new release, Latest Outlook, due out soon on the Zoho label, is the real thing, folks. Talented jazz musicians at the top of their game, playing together with a confidence gained by long-time collaboration, and offering an outstanding mix of music that should appeal to every fan of good jazz. Guitarist Dave … Continue reading REVIEW: Stryker-Slagle Band – Latest Outlook
REVIEW: Paul Brown & Friends – White Sand
I always feel a little torn when I do a review of a smooth jazz album, but in spite of the disregard in which it's held by many jazz fans, it is a very popular musical format. Personally I have a kind of love-hate relationship with it, although that might be a little strong -- … Continue reading REVIEW: Paul Brown & Friends – White Sand
REVIEW: Feel Like Going Home – The Essential Charlie Rich
This release is a new presentation of a 1997 album titled Charlie Rich - Feel Like Going Home, a compilation of music that he recorded through the years for several different record companies. It's now been added to the Epic/Legacy Essential series and is the same music with different packaging, so this review applies to … Continue reading REVIEW: Feel Like Going Home – The Essential Charlie Rich
REVIEW: Swamp Gold Country (Vol 1)
Since most of the country is suffering though Winter weather and needs a diversion, it seemed like the right time to revisit indie music of the country persuasion. It's always a real kick to see what's available from some of the independent regional outfits that are operating in various parts of the good ole US … Continue reading REVIEW: Swamp Gold Country (Vol 1)
REVIEW: Van Gelder Series: Pat Martino -El Hombre
Guitar great Pat Martino is the subject of my third review (1, 2) from a series of albums released by Prestige (Concord) and based on the work of legendary sound engineer Rudy Van Gelder. All the albums in the series were originally mastered by Van Gelder and he has now handled the modern remastering as … Continue reading REVIEW: Van Gelder Series: Pat Martino -El Hombre
REVIEW: Sonny Rollins – Plus 4
This is my second review of an album from a series issued by Prestige Records that features remastered music from legendary sound engineer Rudy Van Gelder. (For the backstory, refer to the earlier Jackie McLean review.) On this album, Sonny Rollins - Plus 4, we're turning back the clock over 50 years to take a … Continue reading REVIEW: Sonny Rollins – Plus 4
REVIEW: Grassroots Country – Hand Picked (Vol 1)
Of all the reasons I enjoy music, there's one that I sometimes forget -- music can be fun, and that's the reaction I had the first time I listened to Hand Picked (Vol 1), from the folks at Twang Brand Music. If you're a little new to the world of grassroots country music, you won't … Continue reading REVIEW: Grassroots Country – Hand Picked (Vol 1)
REVIEW: Jackie McLean – 4, 5, And 6
Rudy Van Gelder was a renowned sound engineer who for a while in the 1950's and 1960's seemed to be a part of almost every jazz recording of any importance. Working for Blue Note, Prestige and others during that era, he produced recordings that were as perfect, crisp and sharp as could be made, given … Continue reading REVIEW: Jackie McLean – 4, 5, And 6
REVIEW: Nanny Assis – Double Rainbow
I have to say that I'm a little surprised to find myself reviewing an album by a Nanny, but I guess I should hasten to add that in this case it's a name, not a profession. Nanny Assis, a respected Brazilian jazz percussionist and veteran of many concert and recording sessions, has now joined the … Continue reading REVIEW: Nanny Assis – Double Rainbow
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