Tune in to any contemporary jazz station, and the name “Boney James” will be mentioned in the course of five minutes, guaranteed. He first became an in-demand session musician during the late 1980s, released his debut solo album in 1992 You May Also Like: Bob James Trio – ‘Espresso’ (2018)Read More
On Mother’s Day, r&b/jazz singer, songwriter, and yes, mom, Carol Duboc will present in digital form her newest release Smile. You May Also Like: Jeff Lorber Fusion – ‘Space-Time’ (2021) Jeff Lorber Fusion – Prototype (2017) Jeff Lorber Fusion – ‘The Drop’ (2023)
Drivetime calls what they do “urban organic jazz” and, actually, that about sums it up. The Philly group blends Latin rhythms, Tower of Power-style grooves and these satiny smooth instrumental lines on Ignition You May Also Like: Gareth Lockrane – Fistfight at the Barndance (2017) Stefan Orins Trio – ‘OctoberRead More
The Pacific Coast Jazz label has produced a steady stream of laid-back contemporary jazz albums, and Norman Johnson’s sophomore solo effort Get It While You Can is no exception. You May Also Like: Kevin Eubanks – East West Time Line (2017) Laurence Juber – Standard Time (1982; 2018 reissue) BradRead More
Houston has been a major center for urban jazz ever since native Houstonians the Jazz Crusaders started going electric in the late ’60s. You May Also Like: Richard Elliot – ‘Authentic Life’ (2021) Richard Lloyd Giddens Jr. – Mimosas (2017) Richard Davies – ‘Cosmic Odyssey’ (2023)
Craig Chaquico joins us to talk about key moments from Jefferson Starship and his solo career, including his take on the Albert King-via-Cream classic “Born Under a Bad Sign” from the guitarist’s newly released debut for Blind Pig. We also touch on memorable hits like 1978’s “Count On Me,” 1979’sRead More
Craig Chaquico is ready to rock again — or more specifically blues-rock again. After years of work as a best-selling acoustic artist, the former Jefferson Starship guitarist has dug back into his earliest influences. You May Also Like: Refuge Is Taking Advantage of Pandemic Downtime to Evolve: Something Else! InterviewRead More