While you may like this album more or less depending on your political spectrum, you can’t help but appreciate John Daversa’s ambitious musical project. Featuring 53 “Dreamers” on this recording, from 17 different states/area and 17 different birth countries, this…
Month: December 2018
Ken Wiley: Cuerno Exotica
Leading an energetic team that includes Bernie Dresel/dr and Luis Conte/perc, pianist and French Horn player Ken Wiley leads an 11 member team through some wonderfully exuberant Latin Lovers. The Bolero Horns swirl around the Ravel classic piece, while some…
Noah Levy: Take Two
Vocalist Noah Levy brings in spartan support from Dillon Vado/dr, Dan Neville/vib and Omree Gal-Oz/synt in this collection of moody moments recorded “live” in the studio. Her voice is indie infused, sandied with Vado on the intimate “Don’t Rain On…
Cataclysmic Commentary: Audience Participation
It used to be that tenor sax trios were the final test of a musician’s worth; nowadays they seem as omnipresent as versions of “Giant Steps.” Ben Cohen brings his big and bold tenor to join with Eli Wallace/p and…
Stax ’68: A Memphis Story
1968 was one of the pivotal years of America’s history. Assassinations of Bobby Kennedy, Martin Luther King, political riots and the Vietnam war were all a reflection of the country’s turmoil. Memphis, where King was killed, was also the home…
Dennis Quaid & The Sharks CD Release@The Village 12.04.18
While best known as an actor in many an acclaimed movie, Dennis Quaid showed that he’s also an adept travel agent, as he and his band The Sharks took the audience to the back roads of Louisiana Moose Lodges and…
America Salutes You Presents: Guitar Legends II @ The Novo 12.02.18
Using blues rockers as a means to drive up support and recognition for American veterans, firefighters and first responders, executive producer Bob Okun has put together a third annual fundraiser to give honor to our country’s true heroes. The 2+…
In Layman Terms: Strong Roots
A clever mix of soul, roots, jazz and sass are served up by Logan and Cole Layman, with the former on bass, the latter on guitar, and both playing the cigar box versions of their instruments and singing. Supported by…
Sam Broverman: A Jewish Boy’s Christmas, Maria Shafer & Shane Savala: Christmas in the City
Two interesting carolers for the Advent Season… It’s ironic that Sam Broverman would think that Christmas and Judaism are incongruous, since Jesus himself was Jewish, but that’s another topic for another time. He writes some clever material her, such as…
Ora Singers: The Mystery of Christmas
Richly textured songs of Christmas ranging 500 years are unified by the central theme of celebrating God’s incarnation and wondrous vocals by the Ora Singers. Directed by Suzi Giby, the seven sopranos, altos, five tenors, four basses as well as…