Yellowjackets “25” www.yellowjackets.com Released in May of 2006, “25” is a celebration of 25 years of the “Yellowjackets”. This live CD/DVD combo package is perfect proof...
Steve Khan “Borrowed Time” www.stevekhan.com Ok… Come on. Steve Khan with John Patitucci, Ruben Rodriguez, Randy Brecker, Jack DeJohnette, Bob Mintzer, Manola Badrena and a slew...
Stanley Clarke “The Toys of Men” www.stanleyclarke.com This is the album I’ve been waiting for from Stanley. I have a deep respect for Stanley Clarke, but,...
Rhonda Smith “RS2″… Rhonda Smith “RS2”www.rhondasmith.com Fans of Prince know Rhonda Smith as a crucial part of the “New Power Generation” rhythm section (arguably, one of...
Nathan East (with Fourplay) “Fourplay X” www.nathaneast.com or www.fourplayjazz.com The band “Fourplay” (Bob James, Nathan East, Larry Carlton, Harvey Mason) have been King’s of the smooth...
Claudio Zanghieri “Envisions www.claudiozanghieri.com I’ve been hearing mention of Claudio for some time now online in various bass related forums and networking sites. Italian born Claudio...
Chris Tarry Group “Almost Certainly Dreaming” www.christarry.com Oh man. When Chris emailed and said, “Hey. I’m really proud of my new CD that’s coming out, let...
Anthony Setola “Interstellar Appeal” www.anthonysetolamusic.com Although bassist Anthony Setola hails from Baltimore, it’s obvious he has an affinity for the funk majesty of the Bay Areas...
Meet Reviewer Damian Erskine Alain Caron “Conversations” www.alaincaron.com This CD really caught me off guard. I thought I knew what to expect from Alain… Top notch...
Ric Fierabracci “Hemispheres” www.ricfierabracci.com I was anticipating this release from Fierabracci, having heard his name quite a bit and knowing his impressive resume spanning everything from...
Meet Reviewer Damian Erskine Matthew Garrison “Improvisio” www.garrisonjazz.com This new release (of equal billing) featuring Matthew Garrison (bs), Jeff Sipe (dr) & Alex Machacek (gtr) is...
Meet Reviewer Damian Erskine Jaco Pastorius “The Essential” www.jacopastorius.com I know… I can hear you all the way from here. It goes something like, “ok. Did...
Meet Reviewer Damian Erskine Doug Johns “Doug Johns” www.dougjohns.com I’ll admit, I hadn’t heard of Doug Johns before. Again, I’m amazed at the wealth of “undiscovered”...
Meet Reviewer Damian Erskine Alex Bershadsky “Junk” www.myspace.com/alexanderbershadsky Israeli Fret-less Bass phenom, Alex Bershadsky, is sure to secure himself a slot in the minds of bass...