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David Boswell: Bridge of Art
by Jim Santella
With a program of his own compositions, smooth jazz guitarist David Boswell creates a variety of moods on Bridge of Art that relax, breathe fresh air into our lungs, and inspire. His fluid guitar technique and the session's driving backbeats ensure that everything remains at ease. Percussion, acoustic bass and piano surround Boswell's guitar with plenty ...
Mala Waldron: Always There
by Jim Santella
The soulful originals on Always There allow Mala Waldron to communicate emotionally, while her genius at the piano and keyboards allows her to communicate musically. The two modes overlap, of course, as she interprets lyrics and scats with authority. Working with a bright, stellar quartet, Waldron combines straight-ahead jazz, pop, R&B and soulful ballads ...
Harold Fethe: Out of Nowhere
by Jim Santella
Swing is the thing on this debut session from guitarist Harold Fethe. As one who's never lost his love for the Great American Songbook and its lyrical surprises, he's at home with his musical partners on this date: Johnny Frigo (violin), Joe Vito (piano, acoordion) and Jim Cox (bass). Together, they have a good time celebrating ...
Lonnie Plaxico: West Side Stories
by Jim Santella
Six original compositions and several familiar pieces give Lonnie Plaxico's eleventh album a heavy dose of spontaneity. With pianist George Colligan, drummer Kenny Grohowski, tenor saxophonist Gary Thomas, trumpeter Alex Norris and several influential guests on board, the session rocks hard with a contemporary edge. The theme of West Side Stories points to the ...
Liquid Soul: One-Two Punch
by Jim Santella
If the comic book album cover and liner notes don't make you feel young again, the music on One-Two Punch will. Liquid Soul combines acid jazz with R&B, soul, funk, hip-hop and rock, hitting with both barrels. One hand gets you with traditional jazz ambience, while the other hand comes on strong with contemporary ...
Various Artists: The Royal Dan
by Jim Santella
For this tribute to the genius of Steely Dan, the Tone Center label brought in ten leading fusion guitarists who apply their veteran skills on one track apiece, doing their best to capture the magnetic force embodied by this memorable rock duo. Several of the musicians appearing here have worked with Steely Dan. Robben ...
Frank Catalano: Mighty Burner
by Jim Santella
Recorded live at Chicago's Green Mill and Edgewater Lounge, Mighty Burner pays homage to organist Charles Earland, with whom saxophonist Frank Catalano worked from 1995-99. Earland, who died of a heart attack at age 58 on December 11, 1999, mentored younger jazz artists during his final years. Catalano, 27, was one of those younger artists who ...
Stevie Holland: More Than Words Can Say
by Jim Santella
Words are not sufficient to describe the bright spirit that comes from Stevie Holland's latest release. You've got to hear her to understand the many qualities that make up this winning performance. She combines a highly accurate vocal presentation with deeply felt expression and comes up with the best of both worlds. While communication is her ...
Kim Nalley: She Put a Spell On Me
by Jim Santella
With this tribute to the life and career of Nina Simone, San Francisco-based singer Kim Nalley fills the room with expressed emotion. Recorded live at Pearl's, She Put a Spell On Me jumps with the rhythms and melodies that captured our hearts during Simone's lifetime. The pianist, folk singer, protest singer and jazz singer, known to ...
Jeff Lang: Prepare Me Well: An Introduction to Jeff Lang
by Jim Santella
Prepare Me Well compiles material from singer/guitarist Jeff Lang's ten previous releases. Though he's well known in his Australian homeland and other parts of the world, Lang's introduction to American audiences is long overdue. Influenced by Bob Dylan, Lang sings original songs that tell a story. His up-close and personal interpretations leave us with plenty to ...
