Reviews

Stan Getz and João Gilberto

Both of these terrific albums were unearthed from the vaults of San Francisco’s famed jazz venue, Keystone Korner, recordings that were captured during the week of May 11-16, 1976, and … Read more

Ark Ovrutski Quintet

Since his arrival in America from Kiev in 2005, bassist/composer Ark Ovrutski has steadily gained deserved entrance into the NY jazz scene with his intuitive fusion of global musics and … Read more

Malcolm Holcombe

Engineer Ray Kennedy was as critical to Steve Earle’s success as anyone. Now Kennedy once again lends his magic to the rugged North Carolinian songsmith Malcolm Holcombe on this, Holcombe’s … Read more

Johnny Rawls

With the recent passing of Rawls’ good friend and soul brother, Otis Clay, we have to appreciate and savor deep soul music even more. There are not many artists left … Read more

Birds Of Chicago

At first glance, the comparisons between Birds of Chicago and Alabama Shakes might seem apparent. Both are interracial bands helmed by women with a powerful presence. Each outfit draws on … Read more

Piney Gir

It’s easy to get keen on Piney Gir right off the bat. With a storied discography rife with covers, genre-bending pleasures (think Creation-era rock fused with country) and an overall … Read more

Lead Belly Fest

Photos By Kyra Kverno    Carnegie Hall is hallowed ground for several reasons, but on the evening of February 5th, it was all about Huddie Ledbetter, known to most as … Read more

Carrie Rodriguez

For those approaching Social Security, Lola, will no doubt bring back mixed recollections of Ronstadt’s Cancciones de mi Padre (1987). There are similarities, the obvious being how the two voices … Read more