Month: February 2018

Guitarist Galen Weston is putting together an impressive catalogue, with this most recent one making Strat fans proud. He teams up with Richard Underhill/as, Matthew Horner/p-key, David Woodhead/b, Al Cross/dr, Michel Medrano Brindis/perc and a handful of guests for a…

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Japan-born pianist Yuko Mabuchi leads a deftly swinging trio of Del Atkins/b and Bobby Breton/dr through a mix of American standards and Asian themes. Her touch and delivery is reminiscent of Oscar Peterson, always with a pulse for optimism, with…

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Rahsaan Barber has a warm tone on his collection of saxes as he teams up with Matt Endahl/p, Jack Aylor/b, Derreck Phillips/dr and James DaSilva/g for some rich reads of jazz and soul standards. His tenor is rich and inviting…

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Sounds that combine the worlds of The Ventures, Santo & Johnny and Dick Dale are created by Ikebe Shakedown on this album of 12 songs. Consisting of Jason Colby/tp, Dave Bourla/pec, Barnaby  Alter/dr, Vince Chiarito/b, Mike Buckley/sax-fl, Robin S chmidt/g…

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David Liebman brings his soprano sax, tenor sax and flute to the front line with fellow saxist Mike Murley and a lithe team of Jim Vivian/b with Terry Clarke/dr for a collection of vibrant, free and swinging post bop forays.…

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In one of the rare genre’s dominated by women, it’s always encouraging to come across male jazz singers. Here are a couple newer voices… Jamison Ross’ debut disc Jamison got a nod for a Grammy nomination, and this followup is…

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Here are a couple of bands that bring back the soulful mix of funk and horns a la Tower of Power. Put on your dancing boots and head out to the nightclub! Crowd Company features the visceral vocals of Joanne…

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