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
Monthly Archives: May 2026
New Jazz: Joe Syrian Motor City Jazz Octet — ‘A Blue Tine’
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
New Blues: Sauce Boss — ‘With Extra Sauce’
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