Aaron Parks – ‘Invisible Cinema’ (2008)
The sky’s the limit for Aaron Parks and he’s already several miles off the ground.
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Umphrey’s McGee – ‘Jimmy Stewart 2007’ (2008)
Extended improv sections of songs oftentimes turn into what Umphrey’s McGee calls a “Jimmy Stewart.” So what exactly is a “Jimmy Stewart?”
Scrapomatic – ‘Sidewalk Caesars’ (2008)
Scrapomatic’s third album ‘Sidewalk Caesars’ once again brought the spirit to mid-20th century folk blues to the early 21st century.
Half Notes: Paolo Nutini – These Streets (2008)
by S. Victor Aaron Nutini, from North Of England Way, got notice from performing his songs in London showcase clubs and ended up signed by Atlantic Records when he was barely 18. Soon afterwards in ’06, he recorded this gem of a debut album. These Streets doesn’t seek to stealRead More
Brian Blade Fellowship – Season Of Changes (2008)
by S. Victor Aaron This is one I’ve been eagerly anticipating for a while; I’ve even said as much when I reviewed his last album, Perceptual. The wait finally ended on May 8 with the release of Season Of Changes. In that eight year span, Blade was providing drumming forRead More
Walter Becker, “Door Number Two” from Circus Money (2008): One Track Mind
I’m a little biased when it comes to Steely Dan. But my biases can’t shield me from the realization that this is a mediocre Walter Becker song.
James McMurtry – ‘Just Us Kids’ (2008)
Since his early days of hangin’ with Mr. Cougar, James McMurtry remains the same guy he was back then, but with some subtle differences.
Jack Bruce / Robin Trower, Amos Hoffman, Ruthie Foster, Kevin Ayers: Quickies
“Quickies” are mini-record reviews of new or upcoming releases, or “new to me.”
The Stylistics, “People Make the World Go Round” (1971): One Track Mind
If you’ve dismissed the Stylistics’ “People Make the World Go Round” because it might be a played of a soft-rock oldies station, take a closer listen.
Joe Pass – ‘Six String Santa’ (1992)
Joe Pass’ ‘Six String Santa’ is delightful, whether you’re paying close attention or only looking for background music to induce a swinging yuletide mood.
