Sunshine Anderson | Sunshine at Midnight
By Terrill Hanna
Sunshine returns to give some ‘daylight’ in the Midnight Hour with “Sunshine At Midnight”. Here, Ms. Anderson deals a deck of cards for the Urban R&B genre with tracks sounding quite similar in taste to her recent release. Although, she doesn’t disappoint, some of them may need to be heard twice, possibly 3 times, to grasp a total feel for the direction of her musical flows…
Dave Hollister | The Book of David: The Transition, Vol. 1
By Terrill Hanna
R&B Street cred Dave Hollister returns with an offering more designed to ‘return’ the favor to God Almighty than to himself. The head knockin’ beats are still privalent, although the lyrics has changed. Much to his fans delight, he is not missing a beat when it comes time to get the listener to hear his message. Dave, I believe, has been dealing with choices in his musical career – and those choices lead him ultimately to a refreshing project for Urban Gospel!
Gerald Levert | In My Songs
By Terrill Hanna
In Memory to one of the greatest, passionate R&B Crooners of all time….
“In My Songs” is the last release prior to Gerald’s passing. With the interlude to the title track given to us by Mr. Eddie Levert, this project continues the legacy of someone very serious about speaking on the behalf of the world involving romantic love songs & sentimental compositions.
Walter Beasley | Ready For Love
By Ian Cooke
Walter Beasley, a pioneer contemporary jazz artist, made his recording debut 10 years ago and celebrates with his latest release “Ready For Love.” He has proven his success as an instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, producer, and educator- a range of talents that has made him one of the highest selling, and most accomplished African-American saxophonists of the last ten years!
Jeff Lorber | He Had A Hat
By Cliff Evans
The Narada Jazz recording artist struts his stuff on his latest recording “He Had a Hat”. Released on April 3rd, there’s no shortage of attention grabbing intros as well as smooth, soulfull ballads. I believe this album showcases Jeff’s timeless command of the keyboards effortlessly, while taking the us on a fabulous journey through many different musical genre’s; some of which include gospel, fusion, classical music, and contemporary jazz.
Kirk Franklin | Songs For The Storm Vol. 1
By Terrill Hanna
A Greatest Hits Compilation? Or a testament to great Gospel Music spanning an entire lifetime?
Maybe not a lifetime yet for Mr. Franklin. By saying this is Vol. 1, this means he intends to stay around for a little while…
