Ronnie Laws | Voices In The Water by Randy Mahon On this fantastic Ronnie Laws CD “Voices In The Water”, in which the album’s title is inspired by the slave shipped journey of captured Africans brought to America over 400 years ago, is released independently through Century 22 Productions. Though …
The Uptown Band | Waiting For Her By Randy Mahon The promising 2010 debut “Waiting For Her”, from Philly area based collective known as The Uptown Band, blends a fine concoction of Jazz, Funk, Rock & Pop. Consisting of band leader Erich Cawalla on Lead Vocals and Saxophone, Co-Lead vocalist/Percussionist …
Angie Stone | Unexpected
by Peggy Oliver
Remember the artist Angie B? That was the moniker for Angie Stone during her days as part of the Sugar Hill Records trio The Sequence, who along with Ladies Fresh opened the female rap game for the Salt ‘n Peppa’s and Queen Latifah’s of the world. But from the ‘who would have known’ department; who could have imagined the rapper Angie B transforming into a sophisticated songstress named Stone breathing new life into hip-hop a decade later?
The Whispers | Thankful
by Terrill Hanna
Just looking at the photograph of the Whispers above sends me back down memory lane. We are talking about a group of crooners who brought about some of the most wonderful love ballads & hip shaking groove jams from over a whopping 35 years plus. They have charted a tremendous amount of singles, broke ground & elevated the pure essence of R&B/Soul music & left a trademark niche in their sounds so distinguishable, the minute you hear Walter or Scotty croon…YOU KNOW ITS THE WHISPERS. Bottomline.
Mimi Jones | A New Day By Randy Mahon Mimi Jones‘ debut CD “A New Day” (Hot Tone Music) is a remarkable refreshing effort from the bassist/singer/songwriter. With the support of talented musicians, Miki Hayama on piano & keyboards, Marvin Sewell on guitar, Marcus Gilmore & Lucianna Padmore sharing drum …
Everette Harp | First Love By Randy Mahon On Everette’s 3rd Shanachie Records release, masterfully produced by jazz legend George Duke and his 8th studio disc overall, you’ll hear Everettes take of a new turn in musical direction – straight ahead jazz. Hence the CD’s title “First Love”. Having recorded …
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.
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.
Criss Starr | Yours 4 Ever
by Terrill Hanna
Sometimes, all it takes is a few tracks on a EP to highlight a particular gift in music an artist has for themselves to offer is enough. In some cases, this formula is good enough. For others, it requires some more work in the studio to put out 10-12 tracks. For another set, 12-20 tracks. Some compositions with none to little minutes, the other half, minimum 3 minutes & more are needed. But it depends.
Al B. Sure! | Honey I’m Home
By Peggy Oliver
When the new jack swing era piloted by producer Teddy Riley was in full effect between the late eighties and mid-nineties, vocal groups Guy, New Edition and Ready For The World plus others represented the R&B hit machine on a regular basis. Tight-knit soulful voices fed off funk induced, fresh swinging beats mostly created by electronic drum sets or drum machines. The recipe of heavy beats and sweet harmonies won over R&B fans and influenced like-minded hit makers.
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