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
by: David Horiuchi Shot in Salzburg against the majestic Bavarian Alps, THE SOUND OF MUSIC is considered one of the greatest screen musicals ever made. Winner of five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director (Robert Wise), the film, Read more
by: Constance Tucker Silveroot consists of Patrick Flynn as the primary vocalist and guitarist. Flynn’s gritty vocals and poignant lyrics lift this Americana (and I do mean Americana) not countrified pop group, to a stature of what good old Read more
by: Constance Tucker I had previously reviewed the freshman release by Silveroot Full Measure and was truly refreshed with the wonderfully uplifting sound the CD offered. Silveroot has certainly measured up and surpassed the last recorder with their new offering Read more
by: Rudy Palma She has a lock on it if a special award is handed out for least interesting cover art (listing the tracks on it is a nifty retro look, though), but Sheryl Crow has produced the most interesting, Read more
by Anita Troulee Lynne is the queen of cool, her follow-up to 2003’s Identity Crisis continues with a consistent persona vocally of sparse moody territory, if the title of her 2003 release spoke to her self-esteem at the time, Suit Read more
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