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 …
New Direction – Destiny When Jeral Gray Sr. was laid off his day job back in the mid-nineties, it turned out to be no really big deal. In fact, this gesture from his former employer turned out be to the birth of something giant for gospel music. Jeral, who was …
Various Artists – Quincy Jones – The 75th Birthday Celebration It is truly an understatement to simply say that Quincy Jones is a jack of all musical trades. Through his career where he has worked in so many capacities of the industry and established many trusting relationships, the man …
Shakatak has been in the jazz scene for at least 25 years or more. I first heard of them after I got out the military. In 1982 since they came with an album called “Down on the street”, I have been a major fan since. It’s to the point now …
Listen to “Last Chance” from the ‘River Maiden’ Album on our New Voices of Today Page by clicking here!! Washington D.C./Baltimore based veteran keyboardist Dan Reynolds newest project “River Maiden” is a fun but relaxing cd, with elements of smooth, jazzy and funky overtones all rolled into one great package. …
The Terence Blanchard Group – Choices Follow the journey into the making/webisodes of ‘Choices’ by clicking here! For those who have had the opportunity to interact with Terence Blanchard -the bandleader, including his current band The Terence Blanchard Group, they will probably testify he inspires wise choices for the sake …
Listen to “Fallin’ So In Love With You” from the ‘Cool & Collected’ Album on our New Voices of Today Page by clicking here!!I really don’t know what Spirit Records and Bill Bradford has going on in Charlotte, but that sixty’s Motown styled groove is really working, and I think …
Keeping that 80’s vibe going, Joey Negro and The Sunburst Band has done just that. They first appeared in my musical world on the Expansion records compilation cd and I just couldn’t get enough of “Put A Lyric In It” – a groove that’s right along with “Haven’t You Heard” …
Jessy J | True Love
by Terrill Hanna
The talented Jessy J comes back with another project, the 2nd from her discography from Peak Records in “True Love” – a spicy mix of Latin melodies, lush soft instrumentals & a slight touch of the hand from producer Paul Brown.
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