Violinist-composer Alfredo Triff, a Cuban emigre, offers a stirring song-cycle focusing on an ever-changing, ever-intriguing, often-dangerous place — bringing in all of the spices that make Miami so endlessly fascinating. You May Also Like: Fabian Almazan – ‘This Land Abounds With Life’ (2019) John Pearce – ‘Just Friends’ (2019) YvesRead More
At St. Augustine Amphitheatre, St. Augustine, Florida: What we saw is not easy to explain. You May Also Like: Steely Dan, April 29, 2017: Shows I’ll Never Forget Steely Dan Sunday: “Paging Audrey [Demo]” (2008) Walter Becker, “Three Sisters Shakin’” (circa 1992): Steely Dan Sunday
Combining the heartfelt dynamism of Otis Redding and the scuzzy grooves the Allman Brothers, JJ Grey and Mofro are reanimating a memorably greasy turn-of-the-1970s Deep South vibe for a new generation. You May Also Like: The Wood Brothers, “River Takes the Town” from One Drop Of Truth (2018): One TrackRead More
By creating his Southern-infused jazz sounds, guitarist Joey Stuckey plumbs the depths of genre-splicing on Mixture. His first full-length jazz record, this is an opportunity to dig in to another side You May Also Like: Joey DeFrancesco, with Pharoah Sanders – ‘In the Key of the Universe’ (2019) Jasen WeaverRead More
The story of Leon Foster Thomas (not to be confused with the late jazz vocalist Leon Thomas) starts on the Caribbean island of Trinidad and continues in Miami. You May Also Like: Bill Frisell & Thomas Morgan – ‘Epistrophy’ (2019) Sarah Gail Brand – ‘All Will Be Said, All toRead More
If Eagles fans felt a certain familiarity about the soaring guitar heard last Sunday on Showtime’s “Homeland” series, here’s why: The November 11, 2012 episode featured the lead single from former guitarist Don Felder’s new solo project You May Also Like: Bernie Chiaravalle, Guitarist With Michael McDonald: Something Else! InterviewRead More
Jim Stafford’s debut album sported four Top 40 hits both in 1973 and ’74. Unfortunately or fortunately, depending on how you now look at the man and his music, he became more known for his novelty, somewhat goofy tunes You May Also Like: Kyte – ‘Kyte’ (2009): Forgotten Series JoRead More
Those with a taste for meat-and-potatoes rock and roll, served with a generous helping of slick licks, will appreciate Randy Massey’s new album.