Listen to “Brother’s Keeper”, exclusively from Amazon on our R&B/Soul page by clicking here! Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe – Brother’s Keeper Lenny Kravitz, Minor Records, Greyboy All Stars, Tiny Universe. These aforementioned artists and underground jazz label are all connected with the musical timeline of jazz/funk groove master Karl …
Listen to song samples from “Keeping The Faith” by Javen, exclusively from Amazon, on our Gospel Page by clicking here!! Javen – Keeping The Faith For an artist who is able to multi-task a career with elegance and grace in a short period of time, Javen has made an impact …
Listen to “The 3rd Gift: Story, Song & Spirit”” by Sounds of Blackness on our Gospel Page by clicking here!!Sounds of Blackness – The 3rd Gift: Story, Song & Spirit Gary Hines has always purposed to keep his audiences entertained, encouraged and edified. These are three very impressive reasons as …
Another chapter of jazz music coming from a young lion hungry to share his art & taste for jazz is upcoming sax leader Justin Vasquez. With precision & skill, he launches a project for the year in “Triptych” – an 8 track set of well composed traditional jazz tracks suitable …
Melvin M. Miller – In The Moment In 1977, I heard this wonderful tune, “Feels So Good”, by Chuck Mangione in a record store while shopping for LPs. With no hesitation, I purchased the “Feels So Good” LP and discovered a great find. Well.. I just had a thirty two …
Listen to “Hand Dancin’” from the ‘Blues Evolution’ Album on our New Voices of Today Page by clicking here!! Coming thru with the Traditional aspect of Blues music, Mr. Stallings re-creates the blues magic with his approach to “Blues Evolution”, direct from Tai Jeria Records. An appealing mix of 15 …
(Available Sept. 29th, 2009!) Listen to “Silky Soul Music”, exclusively from Amazon on our R&B/Soul page by clicking here! Various Artists – Silky Soul Music: All Star Tribute to Maze featuring Frankie Beverly With much of today’s R&B landscape, the hottest hits rely on hitting that perfect beat, the perfect …
Whitney Houston – I Look To You From a rousing charity concert in London England in 2008 to over a year later with a less than inspiring appearance in Central Park in New York, Whitney Houston has heard her fair share of doubters and encouragers as she is trying to …
Benny Reid | Escaping Shadows | Concord Jazz, 2009 [Reviewed]
By Rob Young
Perhaps seizing the moment cherishing love, life, and time given is “encouraging to someone as is oxygen to our soul,” … furthermore, having the opportunity to relish new and stimulating music by the multi-facet saxophonist Benny Reid and his compelling and creative sophomore release “Escaping Shadows” is surely icing on the cake.
Listen to “Resting On His Promise” by J.J. Hairston & Youthful Praise on our Gospel Page by clicking here!! Youthful Praise featuring J.J. HairstonResting On His Promise 1) You Reign2) Hear Me Lord3) Powerful God4) Lord You’re Mighty5) Close To You6) Great Expectation (feat. Myron Butler)7) Still Mighty, Still Strong …