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July 2008

Phil Perry | Ready For Love


 
Phil Perry grows on me when I simply wonder from time to time, whatever happened to traditional Rhythm & Blues today. What happened to the ‘soul’ intuitions, the organic un-sophisticated way to send a regards of love to someone close to you? The ‘real’ poetry in motion? Either by love or by frustration of a broken relationship, tender R&B music from the day often assisted the listener with exploration of ways to counter positive or negative setbacks. Much music of which, if done well, can be played back over & over again. Timelessly.

Maria Howell – Soul

I was in Charlotte, N.C. when I first heard of Maria Howell; she was performing at a local jazz club downtown on 7th and Tryon.  So once I got settled, I went downtown to the club and it was packed.  As the night went on Maria Howell and the 7th St. Band turned it …

Miki Howard | Private Collection

Miki Howard - Private Collection
 
Miki Howard | Private Collection
By George Strand
 
Miki Howard has been a favorite of mine for years. Ms. Howard’s ability to stay within the texture of quality rhythm & blues music & yet sets herself apart from other vocalists by touching jazz music is no easy task. As done before on her “Miki Sings Billie” LP in 1994, the classy & exuberant Ms. Howard takes us down that road again in “Private Collection.“

Mahasin – Wind It Up

“Mahasin has renewed my faith in R&B/hip hop.” In the tradition of female artists that produce their own music for the masses, singer/songwriter and producer Mahasin’s new project “Wind It Up” is an anthem to the young women in America. Trying to give them positive direction through music. Mahasin has a …

Jason Miles | 2 Grover With Love

Jason Miles - 2 Grover With Love

 
Jason Miles | 2 Grover With Love
by Terrill Hanna
 
This project should go out to the die-hard, ultra loving original contemporary jazz lovers of the 70’s & 80’s!  Not to mention, the CD will take many of you back into your vinyl collections (especially the serious vinyl collectors) & pull out most of the CTI & Columbia labeled LP’s that floated both sides on your turntable.

Howard Isaacson | Blue Skies

Howard Isaacson - Blue Skies
 
Howard Isaacson | Blue Skies
By Marv D
 
Blue Skies in the newest effort from Howard Isaacson. This multi-instrumentalist plays drums, sax, keyboards and flute. Mr. Isaacson has contributed music for commercials, and the Bose Corporation, he also holds a Masters Degree in jazz studies from the College of New Jersey.

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