Music On Our Radar

New Album: Robert Harper, The Fonk Record

Review: Robert Harper, The Fonk Record

Bassist Robert Harper, The Fonk Record… Funk originated in the mid-’60s as a danceable blend of Soul, Jazz, and R&B. This musical genre snowballed in

Review: Andreas Oxholm, Good vs Bad

Andreas Oxholm, Good vs Bad… Andreas Oxholm, Good vs Bad is an album for all the bass lovers in the house. Andreas delivers eight original

Review: Marbin, Russian Dolls

Marbin, Russian Dolls with Dani Rabin on bass… There are many branches on the “Jazz Tree” that most people don’t consider when they think of

Review: Flor de Toloache, Indestructible

Flor de Toloache, Indestructible… Featuring Mireya Ramos & Yesi Reyes on Guitarrón Growing up in El Paso and frequenting Ciudad Juarez, I am very familiar

Review: Adam Nitti, The World is Loud

Adam Nitti, The World is Loud… Whenever I think of Adam Nitti, I think of his huge body of work as a solo bassist, fusion

Review: Combinator, Eargoggle Fodder

Combinator, Eargoggle Fodder with Sean Fairchild on Bass… Hitting hard and fast, Combinator, Eargoggle Fodder explodes out of the gate with the first track “Juggernaut”

Review: The Return, Deep Energy Orchestra

The Return, Deep Energy Orchestra with Jason Everett (Mister E.) on bass… One of the greatest things about music is that it can transport you

Review: Sergio Mendez, In The Key Of Joy

The latest album from Sergio Mendez, In The Key Of Joy… I was fortunate to be exposed to Brazilian music from a very early age.

New Album: Colin Trusedell's "The Quarantine Chronicles"

Review: Colin Truesdell, The Quarantine Chronicles

Colin Truesdell, The Quarantine Chronicles… Music is one of the most important ways we can express our feelings. It is unique to the human species

Review: Invisiblemann Vol. 14

Bassist Kenny James – Invisiblemann Vol. 14… If you are looking for some juicy Funk, you need not search any further than Invisiblemann Vol. 14.

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

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

Bassist Michael Olatuja to Release Lagos Pepper Soup

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

Bassist Mark Egan and Drummer Danny Gottlieb Team Up on Electric Blue

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