Review: Patrick Andy, Mifalia
ALBUM ON OUR RADAR: Patrick Andy, Mifalia Mifalia… I have always been a fan of Madagascar native bassist Patrick Andy’s music. He is an amazing
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Review: Christian McBride Big Band: For Jimmy, Wes and Oliver
ALBUM ON OUR – Christian McBride Big Band: For Jimmy, Wes and Oliver Christian McBride Big Band: For Jimmy, Wes and Oliver is an album
Review: Jorge Roeder, El Suelo Mio
El Suelo Mio is a real treat for all you upright fans. Jorge’s debut album is thirteen tracks of entirely unadulterated upright bass at it’s
Review: Lagos Pepper Soup, Michael Olatuja
I do love hearing how bass excels in World Music and Michael Olatuja’s album “Lagos Pepper Soup” is a special treat with both upright and
Review: Ahmad Hani, Aloof
Ahmad Hani, Aloof… I am always fascinated at how the bass can be utilized so differently in World Music. In many Middle Eastern cultures, the
Review: Electric Blue
Electric Blue, Featuring Mark Egan on Bass… Bass and drums always have a very special bond, but this is greatly augmented when they are the
Review: Kansas, The Absence of Presence, Billy Greer on Bass
The Absence of Presence… After nearly five decades of legendary Progressive Rock, Kansas presents its 16th Studio album, The Absence of Presence! Running full throttle,
Review: They Call Me Big New York
They Call Me Big New York, featuring Christian de Mesones on bass. Are you in the mood for some sweet, upbeat smooth jazz? Bassist Christian
Review: Michael Manring, Small Moments
ALBUM ON OUR RADAR – Michael Manring, Small Moments Michael Manring is an all-around consummate bassist as well as an amazing solo performer. I have
Review: Abelita Mateus, Vivenda
Abelita Mateus, Vivenda, featuring Itaiguara Brandão on bass. Since I am on a Brazilian music roll, this CD is another sweet listen. Abelita sings and
Review: The Stanley Clarke Band, The Message
The Stanley Clarke Band, The Message… Bass excellence from start to finish! With a variety of musical genres from Funk to Bach on this album,
MC3 by Mike Claiborne – EP Review
With the latest EP from bassist, Mike Claiborne, we get another serving of jazz, funk and soul from this multi-talented artist. MC3 was released this
Chance Wilder Onody Releases Jaw-Dropping EP
While many bassists aspire to be a band leader of their own project, Chance Wilder Onody has bigger aspirations. With the release of his EP,
Darrius Jamar Bounces Hard on “Bounce Back”
Darrius Jamar is no stranger to the smooth jazz and R&B circles. With his latest album, Bounce Back, Jamar steps out from the sideline to
CD Review – Normas by Juan Garcia-Herreros, The Snow Owl
In this issue, I had the great pleasure of interviewing the very talented Juan Garcia-Herreros, AKA The Snow Owl. I mentioned that I have been
“The Diary Of…” by Mike Claiborne
There are few albums by bass players that come along and seem to say “This is who I am, and this is what I do,”
The Cover Sessions by Lee Rocker
The Cover Sessions by Lee Rocker – I really enjoy doing CD reviews because I get to listen to lots of very interesting music! I
Cecil McBee | “Saxophone Summit – Seraphic Light”
Cecil McBee “Saxophone Summit – Seraphic Light”For the first time since Michael Brecker’s all too early departure, Joe Lovano and Dave Liebman have reconvened
Slippin’ ‘n’ Trippin’ by Victor Bailey
Slippin’ ‘n’ Trippin’ is classic Victor Bailey, a Tour de Force of grooves, catchy tunes, stellar sidemen, and some great bass work. Even with appearances
Aika: CD Review by Andreas Farmakalidis
Meet Andreas Farmakalidis – “Aika… The purpose of Music is to give us a completely different idea of the things we know best.” A single
Steve Uccello | “Symmetria” : Recommended Listening With Damian Erskine
Meet Reviewer Damian Erskine – Connect with Damian in the Community Steve Uccello “Symmetria” www.steveuccello.com To be honest, this CD has all the makings of
Recommended Listening With Damian Erskine: Jeff Berlin | “High Standards”
Meet Reviewer Damian Erskine ~ Jeff Berlin “High Standards” (www.jeffberlinmusic.com) Iconic 4-string virtuoso Jeff Berlin has released an ambitious album of standards in a trio
CD Review: Bassed in America by Manny Silvera/Origen
CD review by Raul Amador I had the good fortune to spend eighteen years growing up in Puerto Rico from the age of thirteen on.
Recommended Listening With Damian Erskine: Esperanza Spalding | “Chamber Music Society”
Meet Reviewer Damian Erskine ~ Esperanza Spalding “Chamber Music Society” (www.esperanzaspalding.com) Following the release of “Esperanza” which enjoyed 70 or so weeks on the Billboard