by Constance Tucker Swing is an American art form most commonly attributed to recording giants Frank Sinatra, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Mel Torme, Ella Fitzgerald and beyond. In his biography it explains, Steve Lipman’s debut recording comes from his love Read more
by Thomas E. Davis I recall the chills I got when I first heard the 11-year-old Michael Jackson sing “I Want You Back.” Here was a performer with all of the soul, talent, and musical feeling of an enormously gifted Read more
by J.E. Barnes 2011 has been a troubling year for America and the West, but a good year for rock n’ roll and popular music, especially for older women artists. Marianne Faithfull released the critically-acclaimed ‘Horses and High Heels,’ her Read more
by Constance Tucker Dream, Allen’s debut into the national scene introduced the listener to Allen with a predominately jazz standards overview and Allen’s ability as an arranger was immediately evident. Her second recording l’Inexplicable, released in 2007, featured all original Read more
Reviewed By: Constance Tucker What makes a standards vocalist standout in the sea of vast choices of exemplary swing artists? Is it the arrangements; is it the song selections or the phrasing? In Silver’s case it is a few factors Read more
Reviewed By: Constance Tucker Brulée offers a completely refreshing listen that brings levity to the seriousness of jazz, filled with witty lyrics and uplifting melodies, New Beginnings – their debut CD is an on target winner. The songs are carefully Read more
by: Elisabeth Vincentelli The least you can say about Taylor Hicks is that he’s not like prior American Idol champs: he already had almost a decade of gigging in bars when he won the fifth season in 2006, complete with Read more
by Pettigrew Faust I Dreamed A Dream, Susan Boyle’s debut album, is a showcase for her crystal clear voice, untouched by the technological gimmicks on which so many singers rely. The production is a spare canvas against which her pure, Read more
by Jessica Naley I know, I know its August and already we are talking about Winter, hey it is just wishful thinking since this summer has been brutally hot and uncomfortably sweltering. 1) This is not supposed to be a Read more
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