La Tanya Hall’s ‘If Not Now, When… ‘ (out on October 10) is more than just a return; it’s a reclamation. After losing her voice during the COVID-19 pandemic, Hall has emerged with a project that feels at once intimate, courageous, and artistically liberated. Produced by fellow Steely Dan bandmate Michael Leonhart and featuring a […]
With The Very Day, Steve Porcaro makes a bold and deeply personal statement, one that highlights his mastery as a songwriter while refusing to be confined by expectations. Nearly a decade after Someday Somehow (2016), Porcaro returns with an album that is expansive, sonically rich, and unashamedly adventurous. Now free from the rigors of touring […]
Vernon Reid has always been a restless innovator. As the driving force behind Living Colour, his guitar redefined what Black artistry could sound like in the late ’80s rock mainstream—equal parts metal, funk, jazz, and political urgency. With ‘Hoodoo Telemetry’ (out October 4), Reid returns to the solo spotlight, crafting an album that resists easy […]
– Preston Frazier How are you? – Steve Porcaro I am fantastic. – Preston Frazier It’s good to hear new music from you. This is a fantastic album, ‘The Very Day’. We last discussed your new music back in June 2016. – Steve Porcaro I hate that it’s been so long. It’s been nine years. […]
Say Yes is the latest release by versatile singer La Tonya Hall. She recorded this first new work since 2009’s It’s About Time in between dates as a backup singer for Steely Dan. The results on Say Yes are what you would expect from such an acclaimed vocalist. Working with Andy Minle on piano, Clarence Penn on drums and John Hebert on […]
– Preston Frazier I’m speaking with Miguel Zenon regarding his new album, his first live album with his quartet called ‘Vanguardia Subterranea’ . Miguel, how are you? – Miguel Zenon I’m doing great. Thank you for having me. It’s really a pleasure to get to talk. – Preston Frazier How did this band come about? […]
Two-thirds through his epic ‘Waves’ album series, it seems that guitarist, composer, and acclaimed side-man Fernando Perdomo has no bottom to his well on finely crafted prog-rock songs which match his theme. ‘Waves 9’ is varied yet enjoyable with many highlights. “Are You Out There” is one of the standout tracks. Vintage, mellotron-like textures follow […]
“2X Lover” featuring Jude Cole is the next single for Stecve Porcaro’s highly anticipated second solo album, ‘The Very Day’. Written by Porcaro and Cole, the song is a showcase not only for Cole and Porcaro’s songwriting but also a powerful reminder of Steve Porcaro’s producer skills. Unlike his brilliant first album, which Michael Sherwood […]
Pete Fucinaro’s Little Window is a dynamic journey through contemporary jazz, expertly blending traditional roots with modern improvisational flair. The album, recorded at Clubhouse Recording Studios on November 16, 2014 by Paul Antonell features nine original compositions, the album showcases Fucinaro’s versatility on tenor sax, soprano sax, and toy piano, alongside a talented ensemble: Ebba […]
It’s hard to believe that New York-based, multi-Grammy-winning alto saxophonist Miguel Zenon has not done a proper live album this far into his career. While a first-call side man, Zenon has made a lasting impression on the traditional jazz community with his previous seventeen albums as a leader. However, to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of […]
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