Other - CD Reviews (539)
If you’re a fan of guitar and classic swing music, then the new CD by Harri Stojka is just what your looking for. Though a few of the songs seem a little redundant, "A Trib…
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Pure emotion! Bluesman Chris Beard pours it out in abundance on his Live Wire session. Recorded live at concert in Grand Rapids and Chicago, the 48 year old g…
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Ahh, the mood. The Frank & Joe Show 66 2/3 fills the heart with a musical assortment showcasing the dynamite skills and personalities of the artists involved celebra…
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Parallel Mind is a Chicago based progressive rock trio whose music fits nicely into the niche of "Third Stream" jazz. All compositions are by band members Nad…
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Well, I was invited to go to a concert at Birdland on 44th Street in Manhattan to a group of jazz female saxophone performers plus guitars and piano which was a celebration…
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With the unseasonably cool South Texas Spring of 2005 comes, "Bloom", the long awaited Favored Nations release of legendary guitarist, Eric Johnson’s first full band album …
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Van Morrison’s impact has not faltered one iota from my perspective, especially after listening to his new album Magic Time. I do not claim to be an avid fan of his cata…
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Helmut Lipsky possesses a long resume describing his work as a professional composer and violinist, the result of having recorded numerous CD’s of various descriptions, com…
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This album fills the air with sadness. Lois Deloatch has created a outlet for some obviously devastating things that have occurred in her life. She expresses quite eloquent…
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Now that Branford Marsalis has his own record label and distribution agreement, he has moved into the signing of promising new artists that Marsalis’ immersion in the enter…
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Revered French, finger-style acoustic guitarist Pierre Bensusan’s latest endeavor features collaborations with various artists performing on keyboards, bass, Djembe and …
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Characteristically, DJ Spooky possesses an unquestionable sense of universalism extending from the scientific to the banal. Along with Dave Lombardo, DJ Spooky has made …
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Bobby Darin Live! at the Desert Inn was originally recorded in 1971 and it shows off what an outstanding performer Bobby Darin was. Darin could sing just about anything …
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Watching this live footage of drumming god, Bill Bruford and the exceptionally talented Dutch keyboardist Michiel Borstlap in action, signifies exhilaration personified.…
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This large ensemble hailing from Rhode Island presents more than but a few curious propositions. Led by accordionist, and multi-instrumentalist Alex K. Redfearn, this nonet…
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One of the most innovative string groups, and certainly a groundbreaker, the Turtle Island String Quartet opened the way for improvisation as they performed arrangements of…
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I suppose that I am like many others, I have discovered the music of Ray Charles after his death. It is most unfortunate, but as they say-better late than never. I knew he …
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These side were originally recorded in Paris in 1949 (Hawks) and 1950 (Rabbits). The five Hawkins sides use French sidemen (except K. Clarke) and are ALL RIGHT. But the Hod…
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Someone who loves eugene pao??If someone loves him, you must try this album.It is one of the greatest fusion CDs out of Hong Kong....…
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Harri Stojka is a gypsy guitarist from Vienna. That in itself is enough to make comparisons to the king of the gypsies, Django Reinhardt, expected. The thrill is that th…
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