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Ryan Whyman: Fantasies & Memories
by Paul Naser
In times like these, when the world seems to be changing so quickly, it feels like happy memories are among the few things we can rely on for comfort. The face of an old friend; the recollection of days spent with loved ones; the excitement of hopes and dreams. Yet, time stops for no-one and, though ...
Joan Torres's All Is Fused: Revolution
by Paul Naser
Since the band's last record, Of The Musical (Self Produced, 2016), Joan Torres' All Is Fused has taken time to dig deeper into its influences and expand its sound. This year All Is Fused returns with an evolved vibe that finds it delving deep into fusion and Latin with a slight nod to the avant-garde and ...
Bryan McAllister: Very Stable Genius
by Paul Naser
In case you haven't been reminded within the last five minutes, Donald Trump is the president of the United States of America. Also, on the inconceivable chance that he has not tweeted or otherwise been at the center of news coverage lately, he is known to misspell words, utter non-truths, and generally polarize the political landscape ...
Lucinda Belle: Think Big: Like Me
by Paul Naser
Jazz vocalist and harpist Lucinda Belle has an infectious enthusiasm and personality. Her newest single, “Baby Don't Cry" is a determined appeal to stay strong through tough times while looking forward to better times ahead. The soul-inspired groove keeps the song moving while her lyrics acknowledge hardship while putting things in perspective. “Baby Don't ...
Chris Lastovicka: Fortune Has Turned (Remixed)
by Paul Naser
"The end of separateness. The beginning of the heart." So reads the description on the recently premiered video for composer Chris Lastovicka's “The End of Tyranny (Remixed)," one of two singles from their upcoming Fortune Has Turned (Remixed), to be released April 12, 2019, on the Ahari label. The evocative “The End of ...
Lucinda Belle: Think Big: Like Me
by Paul Naser
As a reported tour featuring Amy Winehouse's hologram nears in winter 2018 and news also comes of a final album by The O'Jays, it seems there is still room in the world for music rooted in soul and with “jazzy" inflections. Enter vocalist/harpist/songwriter Lucinda Belle. Less Dorothy Ashby and more Peggy Lee (if Lee ...
Mah-Ze-Tar: Liquid Lotus
by Paul Naser
As technology makes it easy to share information and art between cultures that were once far removed from each other, “World" and multi-genre music that draws from many different traditions becomes more and more common. It is with this spirit of fusing many different sounds and styles that multi-instrumentalist/vocalist/composer Maz Karandish began his project, Mah-Ze-Tar, which ...
Gideon King: Street Jazz
by Paul Naser
New York based guitarist/composer/ songwriter Gideon King is no stranger to the city. Growing up there, he is well positioned to tell a story or two about the place. This is just what he sets out to do with his forthcoming release with his band City Blog, entitled Upscale Madhouse. Far from a condemnation, the title ...
Gideon King: Upscale Madhouse
by Paul Naser
The single “Fake It On Facebook" from Gideon King's forthcoming release, Upscale Madhouse is the ideal ambassador for the rest of the album. It encapsulates all the evolutions his writing has gone through since his last release, City Blog, while it showcases his unique musical and lyrical style. In addition to King's preferred style ...
David Williams: Tipping My Hat To Leonard
by Paul Naser
When thinking of powerful, challenging lyrics, “gypsy" jazz rarely comes to mind. David Williams is out to change that one song at at time. The Emmy award winning songwriter's CV is impressive to say the least; he has worked for PBS (how he won his Emmy), written multiple books on topics ranging from poetry to neuroscience ...
