Secret Message , the splendidly era shifting, mood-swinging debut album by the Joe Syrian Motor City Jazz Quartet, unleashes on the rest...

While putting his often soulful and nuanced, then explosive and wildly adventurous saxophones and flute in the service of greats ranging...

There are two fascinating parallel paths to take in understanding the ever fascinating whirlwind stirred up by legendary drummer Steve...

Never met the legendary (and crazily prolific!) guitarist Dave Stryker, but with six reviews of his albums (all of which required deep,...

In addition to an eclectic musical resume that includes being part of the electro funk band Pimps of Joytime and working with Philip...

Though his discography includes two excellent albums, Bella Piano  (2013) and Homecoming (2021), Ed Bazel has given the new age genre a...

No disrespect to John Lennon’s timeless, Grammy Hall of Fame classic, but legendary singer Melba Moore – still vibrant and impactful...

Many folks complain these days that thanks to our retail driven culture, the world around us begins to look a lot like Christmas way too...

Having dispensed with the ABBA and Max Martin pop references in the recent review I wrote of the title track (and first single) from...

Creating one of contemporary urban jazz’s most extraordinary and enduring success stories, Pamela Williams’ recording career began with...

It’s truly hard to believe that R&B legend Luther Vandross, the master purveyor of exuberant, joyful love songs and searing heartbreakers...

Every new and fascinating detail we learn about traditional country influenced indie Americana singer Anitra Carr’s background allows us...