by J. Pepper Nancy can “shred” Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen under the table without compromising the elegance she brings to the guitar. Ann was blessed not only with the vocal endurance of a Meat Loaf as well as the Read more
by Amad Franaquer Hassan Since her 2004 recording debut, Tessa Souter has certainly kept herself busy recording a well-established discography, on Souter’s new Beyond the Blue, her fourth CD and second for Motéma Music, the New Yorker has created a conceptually wonderful Read more
by Constance Tucker Unmatched command and unwavering pitch, two attributes this reviewer looks for in a vocalist to call it head and shoulders in the crowded field of vocal jazz. Enter stage right, Carter Calvert. Though Calvert has a long Read more
by: Rudy P. “Slipstream” is first and foremost the story of an artist returning to her realm after a long dry spell, rediscovering her fountain of inspiration and acquiring the drive to once again practice her craft. Since that artist Read more
by: L. Uigi “LITTLE BROKEN HEARTS” is a little different for Nora Jones, yet nothing drastically so. She probably said it best herself when she mentioned that the ‘Producer’, DANGER MOUSE, took her out of her “known zone”, but she Read more
by: Constance Tucker Supported by her long-time collaborators Rich Eames on piano and Jerry Kalaf on drums, and featuring Brian McGillicuddy on bass and Chuck Manning on saxophones, Everything Must Change is truly a jazz offering that stands out head Read more
by Constance Tucker While the world is has no shortage of Independent jazz vocalists, thankfully Maxwell conveys with an unpretentious and delightfully easy-going delivery. While much of the material here is familiar standards and recognizable pop songs, Maxwell’s delightful way Read more
by Constance Tucker Lucky’s Boy is the creation of composer, and veteran New England pianist Pamela Hines. Hines is joined by the long time collaborating rhythm section of John Lockwood on bass and Les Harris, Jr. on drums. While Read more
by J. Derek Reardon Whitney Houston is one of the key reasons I fell in love with music. I have loved her music ever since “The Greatest Love of All.” And despite her recent personal turmoil (and several cancelled concerts Read more
by M. Mariba This is a very impressive new CD release by the 4-time Grammy Award winner & country singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett. The CD, titled ‘Release Me’, features Lyle Lovett on a roll delivering a well balanced excursion/mixture of (1) Read more
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