Jaana Narsipur’s latest release, The Re-Collection unfolds as an eclectic musical journey, with each track bringing its own mood and sound. Swing Out Sister’s “Breakout” launches the album with an upbeat pop-funk groove, driven by lively horns, a stylish trombone solo, and a poised, soulful vocal that blends precision with personality. Peter Gabriel’s “In Your … Continue reading
On A Blue Time, drummer Joe Syrian and the versatile Motor City Jazz Octet offer new takes on some classic material. Made up of seasoned musicians who blend rock, pop, blues, and Latin influences into their distinctive jazz sound, Syrian and his accomplished octet return with their second release on the Circle 9 label. Drawing … Continue reading
Bill Wharton, a.k.a. the Sauce Boss, is a skilled slide guitarist and dedicated blues musician. Luckily for us, he has released another especially enjoyable album, With Extra Sauce. Each track makes it clear why he is considered one of the most dynamic musicians around. The album shows how a blues guitarist is capable of expressing … Continue reading
Latin Jazz meets Opera, the new album from Christopher Sánchez, does not disappoint. It is a unique blend of Latin jazz, ballroom dance, and Italian opera combined with Caribbean rhythm, jazz energy, and operatic drama in an elegant package. The songs that have been chosen for the album are all incredibly appealing, with arrangements that … Continue reading
Come To Me, the new release from Carmen Ratti Band featuring Jill Dineen, is a satisfying mix of soul, gospel, funk, and modern blues. It delivers 11 tracks, full of heart, soul, and a band that plays together with a consistently aligned musical coordination that is refreshing. These are players who clearly appreciate each other, … Continue reading
When’s the last time you played a jazz album and discovered an entirely new experience from a song you grew up with and thought you knew everything about? I’m talking about my response to Kathy Ingraham’s performance of the Aerosmith classic “Dream On” that opens her new album, Jazz Dreams. The track sets the tone … Continue reading
Musicians: Tomas Janzon – guitar; Nedra Wheeler – bass; Tony Austin – drums (tracks 1–6); Chuck McPherson – drums (tracks 7–10). Sometimes a guitar is not just a guitar. Depending on the song, Tomas Janzon plays guitar as if he’s playing every instrument around. There’s a specific quality to each performance that imbues the song … Continue reading
Tommy Paul, currently the third-ranked American men’s tennis player The results for the US Men’s Clay Court Championshipsin Tennis are [4] Tommy Paul (USA) d. Roman Andres Burruchaga (Argentina) 61 36 75. The final took place last Sunday, April 5, 2026 at the River Oaks Country Club. Sunday’s championship match marked the first career meeting … Continue reading
After a long, cold winter, what a joy to be sent a review copy of a CD that I was planning to purchase. Especially a collection of songs about love and renewal. My love of good music, which I am, thankfully, supplied with on a regular basis, means that I had the release date of … Continue reading
Sometimes a love song is about more than romantic love. Sometimes the words and music amplify feelings of goodness and hope and faith. They turn into what could be called “the sweetest sounds,” and it is fitting that Isabella Isherwood’s album shares that title. This, her debut recording, establishes Isherwood as a major interpreter of … Continue reading
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