by Constance Tucker Robin Bessier has a voice that conveys the storyline with an effervescence that sparkles, is clear and eloquent, there is a vivacity in her articulation of the lyric as exhibited in her original “Don’t Worry, We’ve Read more
by Madeline Devastation of a Southern Gothic Musical Marriage Leads to Poetic Brilliance As of August 2013, the Civil Wars are no more. They are no longer speaking to each other, and are indefinitely broken up. It has been speculated Read more
by MAC “Self Portrait” has always been one of Dylan’s most inscrutable albums, which is saying a lot, as Dylan is notoriouslu difficult to pin-down to any one pre-defined image that his rapid fans (of which I happily count myself Read more
by Constance Tucker Fractal Attraction Gene Ess SIMP 130315 www.jazzgenemusic.com Guitarist Gene Ess has long been a part of the guitar jazz fabric, but far beyond that, his compositions lend themselves to the incorporation of vocalists as seen on his Read more
by D. Lee My adoration for Jason Isbell is no secret. It is rooted in his brilliantly folkloric southern sensibilities. His previous work, particularly his 400 Unit albums, listen like parables of the modern south, utilizing the iconic imagery for Read more
by Constance Tucker Dorothy Doring is veteran vocalist who can take any jazz, pop or cabaret tune and turn it into something divine, and convince you through her ability to story tell that she is delivering the defining version and Read more
by K. Slechta I’ve been a fan of M83 ever since the summer that Saturdays = Youth came out. Their music felt like something I’d been searching for my whole life. Reminiscent of 80’s synth and shoegaze, M83 was a Read more
by Andre G. Eight years ago Justin Timberlake released his second studio album FutureSex / LoveSounds,an album very much defined by uptempo funk and EDM musical ideas and hybrids. The grooves were emphasized over the vocals a lot of the Read more
by Constance Tucker Based in Bordeaux, Sophisticated Ladies highlights a celebrated tradition of female jazz groups. Sophisticated (no pun intended) and unassuming interpretations of standards make up the quartet’s debut, A True Story. Vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Rachael Magidson accompanies Read more
by Amad Franaquer Hassan Pianist-composer Uli Geissendoerfer is the driving force behind the innumerable textures, rhythms and flowing melodies on his latest release Colors. Ranging from the Latin flavored “Tango” to the funky beats of “3-41” to the swing-inspired improvisations Read more
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