The truth is, both of the late-1990s Lenny White-led solo releases that preceded the Japanese concert featured here needed a little scuffing up, and this group happily obliges. You May Also Like: How Bennie Maupin Left Mwandishi Behind on ‘The Jewel in the Lotus’ Ian East – Inner Paths (2016)Read More

Soft Machine will never exist again, but one of the best of the Canterbury bands still lives on via an alumni band.

To commence Nou La, Vo-Duo sends blessings to the sacred heart of the Asoto drum, to the spirits and finally to the listeners. This modest, exquisite acapella piece, called “Bonjou,” foretells the loveliness and sanctity to come. You May Also Like: Fernando Perdomo, Phil Keaggy, Tony Levin & Jerry MarottaRead More

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