Joe Bonamassa
Twenty years ago, “a young lad full of youthful spirit and optimism,” recorded his first solo album, A New Day Yesterday. I had no idea who he was or that … Read more
Album Reviews
#Bloomerangs
Ranging far and wide, with its astral travels, brief Latin immersions and episodes of cool fusion, among other exploratory trips to the outer regions of contemporary jazz, Moments and Fragments … Read more
Ben Reel
Often compared to Bruce Springsteen, Irish troubadour Ben Reel was born to lift the downtrodden to their feet with just his strong, benevolent vocals, to comfort the weary and pen … Read more
Special Consensus
Written in a flowing, whirling calligraphy of steely strings and polished vocal harmonies, Chicago Barn Dance is a loving tribute to the Windy City from its favorite dyed-in-the-wool bluegrass sons, … Read more
Libby Rae Watson & Bert Deivert
Now here’s a genuinely excellent album, an offering from two mighty fine acoustic blues musicians. Deivert is from Boston, Mass, area but has lived in Sweden for almost forty years; … Read more
Paul Weller
In recent years UK rocker Paul Weller has delivered some real surprises with albums that highlight his truly remarkable strength as both a songwriter and singer. Often delightfully nuanced, with … Read more
#Bloomerangs
Ranging far and wide, with its astral travels, brief Latin immersions and episodes of cool fusion, among other exploratory trips to the outer regions of contemporary jazz, Moments and Fragments … Read more
Ben Reel
Often compared to Bruce Springsteen, Irish troubadour Ben Reel was born to lift the downtrodden to their feet with his strong, benevolent vocals, to comfort the weary and to pen … Read more
Connie Han
It’s rather rare for serious jazz musicians to market themselves the way pianist/composer Connie Han does on her second album, Iron Starlet. If one were to view the press photos, … Read more
