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September 2012

U-Nam & Friends: Weekend in L.A.: A Tribute to George Benson

UNAM - Weekend in LA
 
U-Nam & Friends:
Weekend in L.A.: A Tribute to George Benson
By Peggy Oliver
 
It has become a ritual for the musical community to produce tribute projects and many paying homage to influential artists. However, only a few of those aforementioned are of exceptional caliber. Whether it’s their distinctive approach, performance excellence or a special connection with that artist, their tributes pay an even higher compliment towards the one being honored. Two releases in 2012 come to mind; one being the enthralling tribute to Etta James from Etta’s soul sister Leela James and the other belonging to guitarist U-Nam’s perspective of contemporary jazz great, George Benson.

Mint Condition | Music @ The Speed Of Life

Mint Condition - Music @ The Speed of Life
 
Mint Condition
Music @ the Speed of Life
(Shanachie Ent.)
By Peggy Oliver
 
Longevity is a rare commodity in the world of show business, especially for the sake of musical ensembles. Many bands remain for a long time but their personnel moves are a constant for whatever the reason. Thankfully there are high quality bands who are able to maintain their core members; persevering through the long course of recording, touring and other media commitments. Mint Condition has weathered this relentless course since its inception, losing only keyboard player Keri Lewis in 2005.

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