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Todd Zimberg with Michael Gotz and Perry Thoorsell: An Afternoon in Sellwood
by Jack Bowers
Sellwood, for those who may have been wondering, is a Portland, Oregon neighborhood, the home base--more or less--of drummer Todd Zimberg and his bandmates, pianist Michael Gotz and bassist Perry Thoorsell. Based on its playing time, Zimberg's debut album as leader, An Afternoon in Sellwood, could have borne the title A Half Hour in Sellwood. Well, thirty-one minutes, to be more precise. That said, Zimberg's trio makes the most of that concise time, thanks to inspired blowing, ...
Continue ReadingMaggie Laird: One More Manhattan
by Jim Olin
Washington State-based singer/songwriter Maggie Laird traveled to Nashville to record her new EP, One More Manhattan, and the stylistic electicism and rootsy authenticity of that legendary music city echoes in every track. Produced by Fett from Nashville's Azalea Music, One More Manhattan unveils Laird's versatility, from vocal jazz to country to pop. Laird balances it all with a soulful, sexy vocal style and stellar instrumentation from her top-drawer band. Of all the songs on One More Manhattan, “Iowa ...
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