If you grew up to the sounds of bands like Yes or King Crimson, the band Kinetic Element is going to become your friend. The quintet consists of Mike Visaggio on piano, organ and the obligatory synthesizers, drummer Michael Murray,…
Month: June 2019
CLASS! George Cables: I’m All Smiles
Veteran pianist George Cables continues the legacy of the likes of John Hicks, Tommy Flanagan and Cedar Walton in being lyrical and melodic genius of the hard and post bop nature. Although associated with bands lead by Joe Henderson, Art…
Adam Holt: Kind of Blues
Adam Holt is a bit of a throwback, playing 70s styled bluesy rock not unlike BW Stevenson, muscular and musical. He’s got a rough and ready voice, using well with his team of Owen Finley/b, Greg Deluca/dr, Donnie Sundal/org-p, Lee…
LEO GETS WILD…Simon Nabatov: Readings Red Cavalry, Readings Gileya Revisited, Gasser 3: Espresso Glattico, Heinz Geisser Ensemble 5: The Collective Mind, The Last Taxi: New Destinations
Sometimes the music from the UK based Leo Records is in the pocket, sometimes a bit out of the pocket, but this time, where is the pocket?!? Pianist Simon Nabatov releases 2 wild and wooley albums, and in all honesty…
TIMELESS AND ETERNAL…Glen Campbell: The Legacy (1961-2017)
One of the true signs of an artist is if he can speak to the head and heart of people from all walks of life. Glen Campbell, who we recently lost to heaven, was one of those musical giants. Originally…
Jamie Cullum: Taller
Singer/songwriter Jamie Cullum balances a career between Billy Joel-styled moods and jazz-inflected R&B on this album filled with soulful moods. His composing skills here are exemplary, reflecting a man happily married and willing to open his heart about important issues.…
THE HUMMING HAMMOND…Akiko-Hamilton-Dechter: Equal Time
I had a chance to hear this trio of Hammond B3er Akiko Tsuruga, guitarist Graham Dechter and famed drummer Jeff Hamilton at the Blue Whale awhile back, and just couldn’t make it. This album makes me even more regretful of…
Tullie Brae: Revelation
She writes her own material, and its filled with deep shades of blue as Tullie Brae takes you down red clay roads while singing and playing the smoky Hammond with a core team of Jeff Jensen/g, Bill Ruffino/b, David Green/dr,…
Kelly and John Fumo w/ Fumosonic: Grape
Trumpeter John Fumo joins with sweet toned vocalist Kelly Fumo for a rich and delicate collection of jazz standards. The mood of Fumo’s horn and selection of songs show a strong imbibe from the waters of Chet Baker, and with…
Phillip Bailey: Love Will Find A Way
The golden voice of Earth, Wind and Fire alumnus Philip Bailey is caught up in a jazzy mood on this album that will satisfy fans of R&B and hip jazz. Bailey brings in the best of the best on this…