Boy, there are just so many anonymous sounding vocalists out there, that it’s so refreshing when you come across someone like this lady. She mixes the jazz feel with the soul 60s groove, and her Marilyn McCoo voice is the…
Month: November 2012
CLASSICAL OR JAZZ? Yvonne Troxler: Brouhaha, Andrew Violette: Sonatas for Cello and Clarinet
Innova Records put out a wide range of sounds; pretty impressive for a label from Toe Head Country Minnesota. Actually, these people up there have a hot little jazz community. These two latest releases veer towards the more artsy side…
Daniela Nardi: Espresso Manifesto
If you’re not into what’s happening in Italian songwriting, you might not completely appreciate this tribute disc that vocalist Daniela Nardi has put together. She’s featured with her husband Ron Davis, as well as the “ultima” of Italian artists: Dario…
Tia Fuller: Angelic Warrior
I’ve been meaning to see this lady in concert for a time, as her discs have been impressive but a bit two sided. Usually, half of the material is straightforward and hard swinging jazz, and the other part is a…
Makaya McCraven: Split Decision
While the political system of the Windy City leaves a lot to be desired, the musical environment is as clean as a whistle. Chicago Sessions puts out material by local cats, and this latest, a trio session lead by drummer…
Peter Gabriel: So-the Definitive Story of the Album
The series of Classic Album shows continues with this fascinating documentary on Peter Gabriel’s career changing 1986 album So. Up until that time, the ex-lead singer from the prog rock group Genesis was carving a niche as a cult solo…
Graham Dechter: Takin’ It There
I’ve seen this young kid twice in concert, and just about memorized his debut release when it came out last year. The pride of Calabasas, CA, Graham Dechter, is playing SOMEWHERE just about every night around LA, and the night…
Susan Palma Nidel: Elegante
The subtitle and list of guests should tell you just about all you need to know about this intriguing mix of classical and folk music. “New Flute Music From South America” is just under the title, as is the list…
Jerry Bergonzi: Shifting Gears
It’s my contention that the pair of www.jazzdepot.com’s labels, High Note, and Savant, have taken the mantel that Blue Note abandoned about 10 years ago. I just can’t imagine Savant putting out country music, thank you, so I don’t have…
YA WANT BRAZIL?!? Adventure Music: 10 Years
I’ve been raving about this label for years, and this 3 disc sampler gives you no excuse not to see what Adventure Music has to offer. Consider them like the Blue Note of Brazil: they have a coterie of players…