Meet Reviewer Damian Erskine Derek Frank “Let the Games Begin” www.dfrank.net Derek Frank was the baddest bass player (bar none) in my high school. I haven’t...
Meet Reviewer Damian Erskine Aldemar Valentin “Finding My Path” www.aldemarvalentin.com Puerto Rican born Aldemar Valentin has released one very impressive live recording here. The quartet deftly...
Victor Little “Inner Portrait” www.victorlittlemusic.com You may not be familiar with Victor LIttle but in my humble opinion, you should be. I met Vic while living...
Rob Gourlay “Let’s Do It” www.robgourlay.com Although a relatively brief encounter (31 minutes), there is plenty within these 6 tracks to chew on. This is a...
Doug Johns “Pocket Fulla Nasty” www.dougjohns.com You may recall from my review of Doug’s previous self-titled CD that I was really impressed with both his playing...
Darin Clendenin “Revenir” www.darinclendenin.com PIanist Darin Clendenin may not be a household name, but has a wonderful reputation in the NorthWest as a versatile and sensitive...
Yves Carbonne “Seven Waves” www.yvescarbonne.com I must admit, I am typically very open minded, but the very first time I saw a picture of Yves and...
Steve Bailey “So Low……..Solo” www.stevebaileybass.com Man. I’m impressed. We all know Steve can play, but this is by far, my favorite recording of Steve to date. ...
Ray Riendeau “Arrhythmia” www.rayriendeau.net I know Ray Riendeau. We’ve done clinics and shows together and I know this dude can play, so I figured, “Cool. No...
Drew Gress “The Irrational Numbers” www.drewgress.com This is what Jazz sounds like! No, not “ding, dinka ding” jazz, but more like “….YEAH…. listen to THAT!” Jazz....
Christian McBride (Pat Metheny, Christian McBride & Antonio Sanchez) “Day Trip” www.christianmcbride.com Buy this album! OK, I’ll write more than that.. But, I really don’t need...
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...
