What a delicious recording. Thank you, Benjie Porecki, for All That Matters. It will stay in my CD drive through the winter, and likely beyond. It is a comforting, stimulating, inspiring, collection of well curated songs, all played masterfully. There is a vibe captured on this album that reminds one of the process of falling … Continue reading
With Almost Home, Honolulu-based quartet Groovology makes their debut. It is a very promising appearance, with a unique balance to the varied playlist, and an attentiveness to each others superb musicianship. Groovology, indeed. There were sections of certain songs (especially with the title track) where I could not help but feel I was involved with … Continue reading
The Blur the Lines Project, the latest release from drummer, composer, bandleader, radio broadcaster, and educator Jae Sinnett, is a case of risk bringing reward. The entire project is bold, ambitious, exploratory, and very worthy of the time you’ll spend involved with listening to it. Musicians: Jae Sinnett (Drums, Vocals), Allen Farnham (Hammond Organ, Piano), … Continue reading
An extraordinary collection of rhythms, melodies, and expressions of thoughts within musical passages, Hō’ihi—the latest album from legendary Hawaiian drummer Noel Okimoto—delivers the best in original jazz. Okimoto drives things, meeting a septet of sublime musicians, all of whom get their chance to shine. Musicians: Noel Okimoto (drums, percussion, melodica), Dean Taba (electric and acoustic … Continue reading
New to radio and streaming this week is an all acoustic folk treat that is perfect for anyone staying in during the winter. Having a record this endearing around is a good excuse to stay in for a winter season. And The recent release from The Twangtown Paramours—The Wind Will Change Again—is a collection of … Continue reading
Greg Nagy‘s recently released album,, The Real You, is all about the bluesy approach he brings to the ideas in the songs. He amplifies the compositions not only with vocals and instrumentation, but with his very soul. The album is a perfect antidote to anything that needs a remedy in the world. In other words, … Continue reading
Please ignore the graphic above. I created it as a “dummy” to fill the space of the album cover. But since the album will not be available until February 5, 2025, it will do. The main thing is that it brings attention to a musical event that deserves as much attention as possible—the release of … Continue reading
Warm. As in “at a comfortably high temperature.” As in just right. As in the sound of Tori Martin’s tempting, comfy voice on her new single, “Warm For December.” It’s a sexy, fun number that is perfect for staying in during the current winter freeze, and it pairs well with her previous release, the energetic … Continue reading
This is a very special album. It’s a tribute to the versatility of an instrument—the acoustic guitar. It’s also a lineup of songs where you swear whatever track is currently playing is your favorite. That is, until the next track plays. I was not prepared to be so thoroughly entertained, included, and comforted at the … Continue reading
When you open a CD and the inside cover reads “This album was recorded over two afternoons, one year apart at Bigtone Records in New Orleans, Louisiana. The songs were recorded live off the floor directly to tape using vintage analogue equipment. The sounds were captured with all the musicians in one room playing together, … Continue reading
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