B.B. King – Live At The Royal Albert Hall (Shout! Factory)
Shot in glorious film at the storied Royal Albert Hall in London, this concert film, directed by Jon Brewer, has a lush, warm glow and excellent 5.1 sound. It is … Read more
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Mr. Brownstone and Mick’s Jaguar – Bowery Ballroom (New York, NY)
I’m not sure Mick Jagger ever bellowed at an audience and launched himself head first into them, but Rolling Stones cover band Mick’s Jaguar don’t care, that’s how they get … Read more
The Doors – Mr. Mojo Risin’: The Story of L.A. Woman
L.A. Woman, the quintessential Doors record, not only highlights the band’s initial quest for jazz, but it stands as the last album the band made with frontman Jim Morrison. In … Read more
Al Di Meola – Morocco Fantasia
Since exploding onto the jazz-fusion scene in 1974 with Chick Corea’s fabled Return to Forever quartet, Al Di Meola has become recognized as one of the world’s most technically accomplished … Read more
Vinnie Zummo – Swinging Guitar Sounds of Young America, Volume 2
If you’re nostalgic for the great rock and country music of your youth, this album will take you back. But while the songs’ styles pay homage to bands like The … Read more
Joy Askew – Rockwood Music Hall
On this night, singer/songwriter/pianist Joy Askew demonstrated that fascinating songs and passionate vocals can transfix an audience under any circumstances. In the dimly-lit room, she remained seated behind the piano … Read more
The Kooks – Terminal 5 (New York, NY)
The Kooks play a brand of pub-pop (something between pub-rock and brit-pop – think the Kinks meets Kings of Leon) that eschews subtlety in favor broad melodic strokes and bouncy … Read more
Alan Leatherman – Detour Ahead
New York City-based neo-soul singer Alan Leatherman takes a “Detour” for some straight-ahead jazz. Backed by the best (McCoy Tyner’s bassist Gerald Cannon, the late Shirley Horn’s longtime … Read more
Tail Dragger & Bob Corritore – Longtime Friends In The Blues
Since 1976, Tail Dragger and Bob Corritore have been performing the raw intensity of lowdown blues at its sticky, sweaty best. Their album, Longtime Friends In The Blues delivers you … Read more
Pegi Young & The Survivors – Bracing For Impact
There’s an old saying: “A man is only as good as the woman beside him.” Pegi Young (wife of Neil) proves that adage with a ferocious roar on Bracing For … Read more
