Month: December 2014

Ron Miles: Circuit Rider

Trumpeter Ron Miles has had an on and off recording relationship with Bill Frisell, and here he teams up with his buddy, as well as the formidable drummer Brian Blade, to create an open and expressive disc that mixes lyricism…

Marianne Solivan: Spark

The title for this disc is spot on, as vocalist Marianne Solivan creates enough sparks on this disc  to start a camp fire! She’s got a husky and mature voice, strong and dynamic, and can use it with a hint…

Radio Riddler: Purple Reggae

A reggae tribute to Prince’s Purple Rain? Better believe it! The team of Frank Benbini/ and Brian Fast Leiser lead a group that includes Naim Cortazzi/g, Jay Lynsay/tb, Ben Searle/tp and John Barrow/sax on tunes that were composed as well…