Emerald City Council boasts members who descend from rock royalty: Vocalist Jake Livgren is nephew of Kansas co-founder Kerry Livgren while drummer Noah Hungate is the son of Toto co-founder David Hungate. But the band never relies on their pedigree. Producer/keyboardist and principal writer Brent Bristow has crafted catchy progressive rock utilizing the individual talents […]
Do we need another cover album? When is this well done, This well played, and produced this well played the answer is a resounding YES! Guitarist and singer-songwriter Bernie Chiaravalle may be best known for his funky rocking guitar work in Michael McDonald’s band but he has an eclectic solo career. Chiara Destino, Italian for destiny, […]
‘’…to be arranged by New Jersey based singer-songwriter the ajjancy is a weird, captivating, and off-kilter collection of mash-ups that will leave you scratching your head while listening to the songs again and again. The ajjancy, who handles the arrangements, production, and vocals, melds his progressive rock melodies with pop rock classics, resulting in something […]
PRESTON FRAZIER: My first exposure to your music was the album Catharsis.JUAN DHAS: Yes, my second album, Catharsis, came out in 2018. I moved to Dubai for about a year in 2019 and returned to Colombia again in October 2020 – and I’ve just been here for the time being. PRESTON FRAZIER: Let’s start with your current album, Aether, and how it […]
Infidelity, bottle-throwing, love and loss swirl around the great album produced by the soon-to-be-divorced duoof Richard and Linda Thompson in November 1981 at Olympic Studios in London. Recorded live to tape by producer Joe Boyd, Shoot Out the Lights started and almost ended in dramatic fashion. Sessions began with Gerry Rafferty (of “Baker Street” fame) in the producer’s […]
I’m pretty sure the vinyl will be in my hands after Christmas, probably after New Year, and probably in January.
New Orleans-based bassist Max Moran brings 10 original songs which combine his formidable jazz chops with a good dose of swampy down-home funk. Max Moran & Neospectric has groove for days, but does not forsake Moran’s arranging sensibilities nor his fine songwriting skills. The result is an unmistakeable and irresistible groove, which is built from a foundation of great […]
Yet it’s only a tease a Garfield plans 3 more Outside The Box releases covering contemporary jazz, voice and fusion. If Jazz Outside The Box is any indication, we are in for a treat.
King and Queen by Otis Redding & Carla Thomas; One Night Stand! by Sam Cooke; and (a close sixth) Sweet Touch of Love by Allen Toussaint. Sorry, I had to add one more. These type of questions always get me!
I was unfamiliar with Bogata, Colombia-based jazz guitarist Juan Dhas until a friend mentioned his 2014 debut Embracing Clarity in a post. I was immediately captivated. His just-released new album Catharsis is even more striking. The self-produced collection of all original material showcases Dhas’ fluid guitar runs, excellent tones and sense of economy. Catharsis also showcases his skill as a writer and […]
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