Take 6 “The Standard” www.take6.com I have to preface this review with the fact that I’m VERY picky when it comes to vocal jazz. It...
Rinsethealgorithm (Rich Brown) “Locutions”www.myspace.com/rinsethealgorithm Those who know me know that Toronto based Rich Brown is among my all-time favorite electric bassists (and humans). One of...
Phil Turcio “Signals” www.myspace.com/philturcioDAMN! That was the first word out of my mouth when the first track hit. The album does smooth out a bit...
Michael Bates “Clockwise” www.outsidesources.org Canadian born (NYC residing) bassist Michael Bates newest release will not disappoint any jazz lover! (Not a bad way to start...
Incognito “Tales From the Beach” www.incognito.org.ukFor 20 years, Incognito has endured as one of Britain’s most loved soul/R&B bands. Not an easy task with so...
FourPlay “Energy” www.fourplayjazz.comHaving reviewed a Fourplay album previously, I won’t begin with my typical brief history (you probably know it already anyway!).This CD brings us...
Enrico Galetta “48 Hour Odyssey” www.enricogaletta.com Italian born and Atlanta residing Enrico Galetta has come out of the gates swinging. Fans of Adam Nitti &...
David Dyson “Unleashed” www.myspace.com/daviddysonFrom the New Kids on the Block to Me’Shell N’degeocello, Dyson is a bona-fide force in the bass world (in my opinion,...
Bryan Beller “Thanks in Advance” www.bryanbeller.com Many of us are familiar with Bryan Beller as a contributing editor for Bass Player Magazine. You may also...
Andrea Fascetti “Dedicated to Steve” www.andreafascetti.comItalian 7-string bassist Andrea Fascetti has really impressed me here! If I had never looked at the liner notes, I...
Tony Grey “Chasing Shadows” www.tonygrey.com Most of us should be familiar with Berklee prodigy Tony Grey. Tony also plays with Hiromi (see last issues review)...
S.M.V. “Thunder” www.smvmusic.comThunder is the perfect title for this release from master bassists Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller and Victor Wooten (heard of em’?!). The disc...
Richard Bona “Bona Makes You Sweat – LIVE” www.bonatology.comThis new live release really showcases what I love about this band. It’s about as good as...
Portinho Trio “Vinho Do Porto” www.myspace.com/portinhotrioBrazilian born (now NYC residing) drummer Portinho may not be a household name in this country, but he should be. ...
Peter Erskine, Tim Hagans & The Norrbotten Big Band “Worth the Wait”This LIVE recording (recorded for the Sveriges Radio P2 at the Kulturcentrum Ebeneses in...