Tessa Souter – Beyond the Blue (2012)
With Beyond the Blue, jazz vocalist Tessa Souter expertly blends European classical tropes with the jazz spirit. You May Also Like: No related posts.
Post Tagged with: "new release"
Curtis Fuller – Down Home (2012)
Sounding something like the classic Blue Note recordings of trombonist Curtis Fuller’s youth, Down Home has an in-the-pocket joy that’s contagious. You May Also Like: Richard Turgeon, “A New Shade of Blue” (2020): One Track Mind
One Track Mind: Jorn, “Ride Like the Wind” (2012)
Who could have guessed that a Christopher Cross song would have so much traction in the metal world? This is at least the third heavy cover of the song You May Also Like: The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, “Fire” (1968): One Track Mind
The Rascals – The Ultimate Rascals (1986): On Second Thought
Initially gaining prominence via a rollicking, danceable version of “Good Lovin,’” the Rascals quickly proved to be exceptional songwriters on their own terms.
The Endangered – The Endangered (EP) (2012)
Guitarist Nick Block, bassist Frank Abraham, drummer Gene Coye and vocalist Maiya Sykes originally pooled their talents together not as a performing band, but with the idea of working as a music-production house You May Also Like: Incognito – ‘Tomorrow’s New Dream’ (2019)
Johnny DeBlase Quartet – Composites (2012)
Johnny DeBlase plays bass for a couple of thrash-jazz bands, including one of my personal favorites, Many Arms. You May Also Like: Desertion Trio – ‘Numbers Maker’ (2021)
On Second Thought: ZZ Top – Texicali (2012)
Now this is more like it. When we got our first taste of new ZZ Top music a few months back with “Flying High,” I was seriously disappointed. I didn’t like it. You May Also Like: ZZ Top’s “El Diablo,” “Thunderbird,” “Rough Boy” + Others: Gimme Five
Johnnie Bassett – I Can Make That Happen (2012)
Self-taught Johnnie Bassett never thought much of the barriers between styles, and I Can Make That Happen is better for that. You May Also Like: No related posts.
Randy Crawford and Joe Sample – Live With Steve Gadd (2012)
Sometimes an artist’s lack of success in America remains a puzzle. No better example exists than Randy Crawford, the rare R&B vocalist who can handle jazz with equal aplomb. You May Also Like: No related posts.
The Friday Morning Listen: Desmond Dekker – Israelites: Anthology 1963-1999 (2001)
A funny thing happened to TheWife™ on the way home from work the other day: a six-hour road closure. I’ve complained about my commute before, but not even my worst winter horror story can compare to this You May Also Like: No related posts.
