Art Pepper
Jazz fans have truly been blessed this year, as this marks the fourth album of renowned alto saxophonist Art Pepper reissued in 2015 alone. As great as the three volumes under the … Read more
Album Reviews
New Order
When New Order announced their new LP, Music Complete, I was worried. Despite the fact that they wrote my favorite song ever, 1983’s “Age of Consent,” among many huge eighties … Read more
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
On this self-titled debut release, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats conjure a gritty, hard-charging take on the distinctive R&B sound that once made Stax Records the headquarters of Soulsville, … Read more
Brandy Zdan
Brandy Zdan’s self-titled album release illustrates that she is someone to look out for. With a gorgeously engaging voice and expertly crafted instrumentals, she shows just how talented she is … Read more
Co-pilgrim
Mike Gale has been a busy boy. Slows To Go is the third Co-pilgrim album since 2013, not to mention Gale’s two solo albums in 2015 alone. But his main … Read more
Mitch Woods
The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise has become something of an expensive, desirable annual event, like Thanksgiving, State of the Nation Presidential Addresses and Trick or Treating. And also now … Read more
Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood spins tall and unexpected tales with her new Storyteller album. Over the last decade, the 2005 American Idol winner has married a professional athlete, given birth and won … Read more
Jeff Crosby
Had the zeitgeist-appropriate opportunity somehow manifested, Jeff Crosby could easily have been touring alongside the likes of Poco and the Flying Burrito Brothers at the nexus of America’s fascination with … Read more
Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal
Cooked Raw is the latest release by the Nebraska six-piece band, Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal. It’s an LP with a tight and consistently polished sound, made even more impressive … Read more
Roger Waters
Roger Waters understands barriers. The former Pink Floyd bassist did pen The Wall after all, a double album built around the concept of self-imposed isolation behind the title obstacle. And … Read more
