Basie Rocks! features Deborah Silver with the legendary Count Basie Orchestra. It is a marriage made in musical heaven. Add to this the perfectly chosen songlist (this unique album reimagines classic rock n’ roll hits from artists like The Beatles and Elton John) and you have one of the most exciting jazz albums out this … Continue reading
Singer/songwriter Nathan McEuen grew up surrounded by skilled musicians, performing with his father, John McEuen of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band,. With over 40 years of touring and more than 3,000 performances (on platforms such as American Idol, The Stagecoach Festival, the Grand Ole Opry, The Tonight Show, Music City Roots, and Austin City Limits). … Continue reading
Aaaaahhhhhhhh…. If you are wondering what one’s natural response is to Ron Rieder’s new album, Día Precioso! is likely to be. It’s a collection of songs that earns a sigh. That sigh is one of satisfaction. All songs composed by Ron Rieder, RonaldoMusic (BMI)Musical Arrangements by Ricardo Monzon; Beautiful Day and Funday arranged by Ron … Continue reading
There’s a sound that never gets old. It’s the sound of keen observations—things we all but might not realize—wrapped in chords that lead right to the soul. It’s the sound of someone speaking up by singing out, and it gives your heart reassurance. This sound comes in many forms. With Brandon Santini‘s new album, Which … Continue reading
“This new Johnny Rawls album is called Make Them Dance and that’s what it’s going to make you do.” — Johnny Rawls No matter how many albums the incredibly dependable Johnny Rawls releases, it’s never enough, especially since the favorite is always the most recent recording. Once again that is the case with his latest, Make … Continue reading
Allison August‘s new album, August Moon (released on March 21 by MoMojo Records), is some of the best company you could ask for. With August Moon, Allison August explores a range of theme: marriage, motherhood, resilience, and life as we actually live it. The album overflows with songs that cover zig-zagging emotional territory, but—in every … Continue reading
A Tribute To The International Submarine Band, with Christian Parker a Patrick Cleary (and pianist Earl Poole Ball and pedal steel guitarist JayDee Maness Cosmic California country music from a golden age is back on Back At Home, the new album that embraces the enduring legacy of Gram Parsons… It is both a tribute and a … Continue reading
Allison August’s new album, August Moon (on MoMojo Records), showcases the multiple talents of this Southern California-based singer. The album is produced by Grammy-winner Tony Braunagel, who also performs drums on most tracks. August Moon highlights August’s exceptional vocal abilities, supported by a group of renowned musicians, including Paul Barrere (guitar), Mike Finnigan (keyboards), Lenny … Continue reading
Guitarist and sitarist Daniel Garbin‘s new album, Rising, is an alluring interplay of rhythm, melody, and harmony. Garbin (who wrote and produced all songs on the album, with the exception of three tracks co-written with Simona Pop) leads an equally gifted quintet: Camila Cortina Bello (piano & keys), Scott Litroff (alto saxophone), Eddy Khaimovich (electric and … Continue reading
After several acclaimed jazz-rock trio albums, guitarist Jake Hertzog shifted to a more intimate sound with 2016’s solo electric guitar album Well Lit Shadow, followed by the duet projects Stringscapes in 2018 and A Turn of Events in 2023. With this album, he has created a large-scale work for jazz orchestra, guitar, and string quartet, … Continue reading
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