The title of Buenos Aires Tango Standards, a new album being released in mid-February on the Zoho label, is a little misleading. According to the album notes, Pablo Aslan and his group certainly seem to be covering a number of tango standards as the title suggests. But his stated purpose is to provide something more … Continue reading REVIEW: Pablo Aslan – Buenos Aires Tango Standards
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REVIEW: Dave Liebman & Bobby Avey – Vienna Dialogues
New on the Zoho label, Vienna Dialogues features well-regarded soprano saxophonist Dave Liebman on a follow-up to his previous Manhattan Dialogues, on which he collaborated with Phil Markowitz. This time around, he chooses young pianist Bobby Avey as a partner, and focuses on 19th century romantic European art music. Included are pieces by Schubert, Handel, … Continue reading REVIEW: Dave Liebman & Bobby Avey – Vienna Dialogues
REVIEW: Sarah McLachlan – Wintersong
Ah, 'tis the season to be jolly, and wise musicians from afar (Canada in this case) will be downright ebullient with joy as they get their share of holiday bounty by enjoying the fruits of a best-selling Christmas album. Sarah McLachlan has joined those ranks with her Wintersong, which is currently one of the most … Continue reading REVIEW: Sarah McLachlan – Wintersong
Tinkering With Tubes Leads To Adventures In Paradise
As I was growing up it seemed as if music was always around me in one way or another, so it's not remarkable that I formed an appreciation for it. Even when I was young, I would endlessly spin the old records we had stacked up around the house and I also listened to all … Continue reading Tinkering With Tubes Leads To Adventures In Paradise
REVIEW: Hendrik Meurkens – New York Samba Jazz Quintet
Here are two words I never thought I'd be using together in a CD review -- jazz and harmonica. But that's exactly what's on display in this new Hendrik Meurkens release from Zoho titled simply New York Samba Jazz Quintet, and due out the first week of January. This is the latest for Meurkens, who … Continue reading REVIEW: Hendrik Meurkens – New York Samba Jazz Quintet
REVIEW: Sarah McLachlan:Mirrorball – The Complete Concert
Canadian singer/songwriter Sarah McLachlan, who has reached major stardom in Canada and followed up on that by also becoming very popular in the US, has a style of music that's a little hard to classify. It's been described as "adult contemporary", "folk-pop", "alternative", and a number of others. Whatever your favorite description of her music, … Continue reading REVIEW: Sarah McLachlan:Mirrorball – The Complete Concert
REVIEW: Cannonball Adderley – Riverside Profiles
Riverside Records was an important part of the jazz scene during their relatively short life (1952 to 1964) and their catalog is now part of the Concord Music Group, which recently released a set of five commemorative albums. Those albums, which are collectively named Riverside Profiles, each feature a legendary artist: Thelonious Monk, Bill Evans, … Continue reading REVIEW: Cannonball Adderley – Riverside Profiles
REVIEW: Johnny Mathis – Gold: A 50th Anniversary Celebration (Music Added!)
Gold: A 50th Anniversary Celebration, a new offering from Columbia/Legacy that's being released very soon now, is part of a larger effort that's been put together to commemorate the long and notable career of Johnny Mathis. It joins the already released A 50th Anniversary Christmas Celebration album, and both tie in with an upcoming PBS … Continue reading REVIEW: Johnny Mathis – Gold: A 50th Anniversary Celebration (Music Added!)
REVIEW: Kenny G – I’m In The Mood For Love
It might surprise you to hear that Kenny Gorelick, more popularly known as Kenny G, has been appearing professionally for thirty years. From his first appearance as part of Barry White's Love Unlimited band in 1976, he moved on to forming his own group and eventually to finding a formula that made him into a … Continue reading REVIEW: Kenny G – I’m In The Mood For Love
REVIEW: Rez Abbasi – Bazaar
Sometimes it's a little difficult to pin down the work of a particular musician and assign a genre or type to it, and maybe that's not a bad thing. I think that a lot of listeners - and I include myself - have a tendency to make assumptions about an artist before we ever hear … Continue reading REVIEW: Rez Abbasi – Bazaar
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