George Duke | Deja Vu By Randy Mahon Keyboard master/songwriter/producer, jazz legend George Duke, returns with his latest project on his own BPM imprint, distributed through Heads Up International (A division of the Concord Music Group), “Deja Vu”. George takes his listeners back to his late ’70’s/’80’s era Funk/Soul sound. …
Change | Change Your Mind
by Marv D.
Change had a good run in 80’s starting with R&B Legend Luther Vandross singing the “The Glow Of Love”, which eventually launched his singing career. And a lot more hits followed. Their last album “Turn On Your Radio,” also had several hits… and that was it. After that, there was no more Change. The careers that came after the recording days allowed them to become major stars now.
Naturally 7 | Vocal Play Advance Review | Album to be released June 29th, 2010 Newly signed Hidden Beach Recordings seven man acapella group, a band formed in New York City, Naturally 7, delivers an 11 song disc of aural vocal delights in “Vocal Play : A Work Of Mouth”. …
Bob Baldwin | Never Can Say Goodbye (A Tribute To Michael Jackson)
by George Strand
A year after the passing of the late, greatest entertainer of the world, Mr. Michael Jackson, pianist Bob Baldwin celebrates his legacy with a compelling tribute. The recording, “Never Can Say Goodbye” from Trippin N Rhythm Records, highlighted many of the biggest singles that had reached maximum chart status on Billboard.
Herbie Hancock | The Imagine Project by Randy Mahon Jazz great, pianist Herbie Hancock, releases another project that will undoubtedly win him another Grammy Award …… this time in the “World Music” category. Released on his own imprint, Hancock Records, “The Imagine Project”, the album takes the tone of the …
Macy Gray | The Sellout By Randy Mahon Macy Gray undoubtedly has one of the most unusual and recognizable voices in music for the past 11 years. Since she burst onto the scene in 1999 with the great “On How Life Is”, fueled by the worldwide smash song, “I Try”, …
Lenny White | Anomaly When you hear the name Lenny White, what’s the first thing that comes to mind ? Return To Forever drummer extraordinaire ? Miles Davis’ “Bitches Brew” drummer ? Producer ? Songwriter?, etc. ? …. Well, you’re correct on all fronts. Lenny White delivers a brand new authentic …
Hulon | First Impressions
by Terrill Hanna
It didn’t take took too long for saxophone artist Hulon to make a firm decision to release “First Impressions” in a state or period where jazz music is being challenged, more so the term ‘smooth jazz’, in the music industry. And he should not worry so much about the tag or term being associated to his music. This release carried a great range of contemporary jazz sounds, orchestrated with a wellness of peace, a rift of soul & a channel of fluid deliveries coming from Hulon and a solid support of his studio musicians.
Gregory Porter | Water
by Peggy Oliver
It can be a blessing or a curse when a major sports injury can change life’s course; more often the former, of course. Gregory Porter was singing in clubs during his college days at San Diego State University. However, it was a shoulder injury while playing football that prompted him to further his music plans.
Jeff Lorber Fusion | Now Is The Time by Randy Mahon On the first Jeff Lorber Fusion release since the stellar 1981 Arista Records project, “Galaxian”, “Now Is The Time,” we find the trailblazing keyboardist revisting a sound he helped pioneer. This time with the help of Yellowjackets’ bassist, Jimmy …
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