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Virginia Mayhew: Sandan Shuffle

by Jerry D'Souza
Virginia Mayhew has a third degree black belt in karate, a level known as sandan. Thus the title of her newest release. The exciting music on Sandan Shuffle is turned around and played with a loquacious spirit, swinging with a delightful sensibility and even shuffling. Mayhew's tone is deep, dark and flinty. Even as she carves ...
Virginia Mayhew: Sandan Shuffle

by Jim Santella
Karate requires discipline and hard work. So does effective musicianship. Most of the martial arts require fast, aggressive motions that are accompanied by slower, more controlled moves. Sometimes, the hand must stop at precisely the right place or someone will get hurt. This requires constant practice. So does playing the saxophone. And ...