As I mentioned in an earlier review, Concord Music Group has become a real force in the music industry, and they also have a comprehensive and vibrant website that offers music fans a lot of different looks. One of the best parts is their new Collector's Corner section, which not only features a lot of … Continue reading REVIEW: Yusef Lateef – Eastern Sounds
Category: Seniors
Musical Memories Of — Snakes?
Americana is a music genre that might be a little tough to pin down but it can be loosely described as a diversified mix of traditional American music. Recently I was listening to some of it while working my way through the dustier corners of my music collection, and I stumbled across one I hadn't … Continue reading Musical Memories Of — Snakes?
REVIEW: The Best of Cal Tjader: Live at the Monterey Jazz Festival 1958-1980
Concord Music Group has carved out a prominent role for itself in today's music world as one of the most diversified sources for recordings of all genres, with an especially strong presence in jazz. One of the many special collections they've made available is a series of releases based on historical performances at the Monterey … Continue reading REVIEW: The Best of Cal Tjader: Live at the Monterey Jazz Festival 1958-1980
Whippoorwills And Whippersnappers
It's a well known fact that country music often leans a little heavily on certain themes, especially those dealing with the singer's unhappiness. And even though the reasons for the gloomy mood might vary all the way from poverty to prison to past loves, it's a good bet that loneliness will be near the top … Continue reading Whippoorwills And Whippersnappers
REVIEW: Gary Morgan & PanAmericana! – Felicidade
For the last decade or so, one of the best-kept secrets in Latin jazz is a transplanted Canadian who is now living in New York. But Gary Morgan and his 20 piece orchestra PanAmericana! (complete with exclamation point) just might break out of that anonymity with their latest album, Felicidade, now out on the Consolidated … Continue reading REVIEW: Gary Morgan & PanAmericana! – Felicidade
A Twist Of Fate – Teresa And Joan
While I was growing up, one of the most familiar singing voices around our house was that of Teresa Brewer (my subject in an earlier piece). She was apparently a favorite of at least one of my parents -- probably my mother, because dad was more likely to go for polkas and harmonica music. In … Continue reading A Twist Of Fate – Teresa And Joan
REVIEW: Beach Boys – U.S. Singles Collection – The Capitol Years (1962-1965)
Everything you ever wanted to hear from the early days of the Beach Boys -- doubled or even tripled. A new sixteen-disc set is obviously aimed at aficionados of the guys and their music, and is being offered by Capitol/EMI as both a boxed set and as digital downloads. The set, titled The Beach Boys: … Continue reading REVIEW: Beach Boys – U.S. Singles Collection – The Capitol Years (1962-1965)
Stormy Weather – Part Deux
Just my luck. In a recent piece I related a couple of stories about 'stormy' experiences I've had, including the time that I lost something I was writing when the power failed, but it turns out that ol' Mama Nature wasn't quite finished with me. She slapped me again this week when stormy weather caused … Continue reading Stormy Weather – Part Deux
REVIEW: Gerald Albright – Sax For Stax
Have you ever wondered whether an interesting nickname helps kick up a musician's career? Or to ask the question in a different way, does a guy with extraordinary talent but an ordinary-sounding name sometimes find himself flying a little below the radar? Case in point (always wanted to say that) is saxophonist Gerald Albright, who … Continue reading REVIEW: Gerald Albright – Sax For Stax
OUCH!
Just a note for my regular readers -- and anyone else who might stumble upon the GMC. Because of severe and ongoing weather-related power outages I will not be able to do my normal posts for at least a couple of days. But check a little later -- we'll be back!
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