by Constance Tucker My first introduction to Polly Gibbons was her release in 2006 What’s the Real Reason? An R&B based pop album that immediately drew the listener to her commanding voice. As each release progressed the British vocalist began Read more
by Donald Rumpert Amanda McBroom comes from a formidable cabaret background and acting career from Star Trek to Napoleon Dynamite, her talent abounds. Though a songwriter herself, she also has a knack for choosing great tunes from such songsmiths as Read more
by J. Kyr 15 tracks of southern, infused rock with a dapple of bluegrass tendencies glued together by soulful, greasy swamp-twang. This Nashville now quartet (formerly a duo), even laces the bootstraps with some varied styles throughout, making it a Read more
by Constance Tucker Vocalist Sherri Roberts, sheds light on the beauty and potential of Spring. Adorned with twelve standards Anybody’s Spring is a breath of fresh air. Based in San Francisco, the vocalist is a passionate, communicative singer whose Read more
by Amad Franaquer Hassan Thankfully there are artists like Linda Calise who are still interested in doing a combination of their tunes and ones by other artists that they reinvent and put their own spin on. One such great artist Read more
by J. Pepper Jim Gustin’s voice is uniquely his own, to compare him to other blues vocal cats, is to miss the unique timbre in his voice that sets him apart from the pack. His natural rasp and huge baritone Read more
by Constance Tucker Jazz bassist and singer-songwriter Nicole Saphos has always drawn from the rich and elegant melodies and clever lyrics of The Great American Songbook. This archetype of stories combined with music sophistication resonated deeply with Saphos from a Read more
by John Gaddis Tackling the Thelonious Monk repertoire is a mountainous task, but to add to the pot a wordless approach with the support of piano accompaniment only is sheer bravery. Yet that is the path Finnish singer Kadi Vija Read more
by Constance Tucker It is hard to believe that twenty years has passed since blues vocalist Thornetta Davis, released a CD. She explains “It’s always been about getting it right.” Her career began at age fifteen, she first gained attention Read more
by Imogen Speith For quite a while, I struggled to put into actual words what it was about Miranda Lambert’s Platinum that caused me to view it as her worst album. It wasn’t that it there weren’t enjoyable moments on Read more
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