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Jonathan Widran
Nov 30, 2021
DEAN GRECH, Back In Time
Achieving some much deserved buzz with his long-awaited 2009 debut album Look Out, Dean Grech formulated the perfect response to those...
Jonathan Widran
Nov 29, 2021
DEAN JAMES, GroovySax
Listening to saxophonist Dean James’ infectious, alternately ultra-sensual and deeply grooving “soulsational” (and perfectly titled!)...
Jonathan Widran
Nov 29, 2021
TOM BRAXTON, Lookin' Up
From his 17 years (10 as Musical Director) with the late great Wayman Tisdale to his more recent international tours with Earl Klugh, Tom...
Jonathan Widran
Nov 22, 2021
DEE BROWN, Deep Secrets
In 2007, Detroit based guitarist Dee Brown graced the urban jazz realm with a hip and tasty debut album with a prophetic title, No Time...
Jonathan Widran
Nov 22, 2021
CHARLES A. KELLY, "You're Not Alone"
After many productive, multi-faceted years in the music industry, gold selling (RIAA, BMI) artist, keyboardist, producer and songwriter...
Jonathan Widran
Nov 22, 2021
CAL HARRIS JR., "Bridges"
The son of Grammy nominated sound engineer Calvin Harris, versatile keyboardist/composer Cal Harris Jr. had the magic in his DNA from the...
Jonathan Widran
Nov 14, 2021
WILL DONATO, "The Goddess"
With some contemporary urban jazz artists, all it takes is that one breakout smash to take their solo career to a whole new level. For...
Jonathan Widran
Nov 14, 2021
KIM SCOTT FEATURING ALTHEA RENE & RAGAN WHITESIDE, "I'm Every Woman"
Penned by the legendary songwriting team of Ashford & Simpson, the female empowerment anthem “I’m Every Woman” has enjoyed a dynamic...
Jonathan Widran
Nov 14, 2021
BLAKE AARON, "Feels So Right"
There’s only one phrase that fits when two prolific, relentlessly creative hit making forces of musical nature like guitarist Blake Aaron...
Jonathan Widran
Oct 28, 2021
PAUL TAYLOR, And Now This
With Paul Taylor, one of contemporary urban jazz’s primary hitmakers, it’s all about those sensual onstage moves (his female fans...
Jonathan Widran
Oct 26, 2021
GORDON GOODWIN'S BIG PHAT BAND, The Reset
Seemingly innocent in their conception, clever album titles sometimes prove prophetic. There’s literally no way that when Gordon...
Jonathan Widran
Oct 23, 2021
TIFFANY BYNOE, "Christmas With You"
Stylistically, songwriter and vocalist extraordinaire Tiffany Bynoe’s done it all - from her early gospel success with Seasons through...
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