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Aaron Parks: Little Big II: Dreams of a Mechanical Man
by Pat Youngspiel
Back with his second effort under the Little Big moniker, Aaron Parks stretches out the concepts that had been established on the group's debut recording and presents an even tighter display of original jazz meets pop blended instrumentals. As on predecessor Little Big (Ropeadope Records, 2018), each bar and every measure of each track have been ...
Lulu Fall: Between Two Worlds
by Phillip Woolever
This enjoyable album is distinguished by Fall's multi-layered vocal inflections, which shine amidst myriad flourishes of afro-centric rhythms that reach well beyond typical dance tracks or pop tunes. With roots in Cameroon and Senegal, the well-established NYC singer-songwriter has worked at the apex of musical theatre, including roles in Passing Strange and the revival of Hair. ...
Aaron Parks: Little Big II: Dreams of a Mechanical Man
by Mike Jurkovic
Upon initial listening, there is a deceptive lightness-of-being borne throughout Little Big II: Dreams of A Mechanical Man that may or may not come off to some, or most, as slightly too poppy a venture. But pianist Aaron Parks and his road-running cohorts, rock toned guitarist Greg Tuohey, bassist David Ginyard, Jr and drummer/percussionist Tommy Crane, ...
Heads or Tails
Album: Matty Stecks & Musical Tramps - Long Time Ago Rumble
By Matthew Steckler
Label: Ropeadope
Released: 2020
Duration: 05:57
Lakecia Benjamin: Pursuance: The Coltranes
by Jerome Wilson
Over the years, there have been many recorded tributes to John Coltrane but saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin takes the concept farther by paying homage to the work of both John and his wife, Alice Coltrane. Benjamin plays their compositions in a wide range of settings with a large cast of musicians, including a couple who actually worked ...
Tony Adamo Pays Tribute To Mark Murphy And UFOs By Chris Rizik for Soultracks
First Listen: Tony Adamo pays tribute to Mark Murphy and UFOs (May 13, 2020) In 2015, we described singer and spoken word artist Tony Adamo as “a true anachronism: a performer who is authentically ‘cool’ in a timeless, almost reckless way that almost no popular artist today can match.” It’s five years later and the irrepressible ...
Will Bernard: Freelance Subversives
by Doug Collette
A native Californian currently headquartered in Brooklyn, Will Bernard's geographical touchpoints mirror the expanse of solo and collaborative projects to which he's contributed over the course of his career. Just a few of the names appearing in his discography are also indicative of the guitarist's broadly eclectic approach: eccentric singer/composer Tom Waits, drummer extraordinaire Stanton Moore ...
Heroes Are Gang Leaders: Artificial Happiness Button
by Mark Corroto
We can be pretty sure that in heaven the champion poet is heard saying, “I'm Gil Scott Heron and I approve of this message." The same can be said of the late Amiri Baraka whom the art, poetry and music troupe Heroes Are Gang Leaders was created to honor with their first release in 2014. What ...
Chris McCarthy: Still Time to Quit
by Paul Rauch
From 2017 to 2020, composer and pianist Chris McCarthy charted a path as a noted sideman for such notables as Jerry Bergonzi, Ben Allison and Jason Palmer. He was often seen performing with vibraphonist Sasha Berliner and in duet with vocalist Clotilde Rullaud. In short, he has gained a reputation for imaginative and supportive playing.
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Aleksi Glick
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Aleksi Glick is a virtuosic guitarist and composer and concert presenter and who draws inspiration from a wide variety musical genres. His distinct musical voice and presence provides for a captivating listening experience. In addition to leading the acclaimed funk and soul band Snack Cat, Aleksi has had the opportunity to record and play with many great musicians and be a part of many great projects. They include Roberta Flack, Jersey Boys (NY), Bailen, The cast of Alladin (NY), Paul Bollenback, Sam Dillon, The Seth Weaver Big Band, Bailen, Richard Saunders of Third Story, Erena Terakubo, The Lego Movie DC Superheros: Brain Drain, Alita Moses, Vic Juris, The Kelly Bell Band, Ed Cherry, Benny Benack III, Gemma Sherry, Gracie Terzian, Jenie Thai, The Pete Ayres Band, The Silver Arrow band, Andrew Gould, Svetlana Shmulyian, The Brighton Beat and more. Aleksi has been a guest artist on quiet radio stations including WKCR, WUSB, Radio Free Brooklyn and more
