Rickie Lee Jones, Alexis Evans, Shawn Maxwell + Others: Five for the Road
Rickie Lee Jones, Alexis Evans, Shawn Maxwell and others are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.
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Jose’ James – ‘On and On’ (2023)
Jose James is taking yet another big career leap forward with ‘On and On,’ a searching exploration of the music of Erykah Badu.
Why Donny Hathaway’s ‘This Christmas’ Stands Apart From Other Yuletide Songs
He departed much too early, but fortunately Donny Hathaway left us with several memorable songs – including this one.
Evie Asio – ‘Contending and Contention’ (2022)
‘Contending and Contention’ is a harmonic, vocal and sonic journey, held together by its message – and Evie Asio’s distinct sound.
David Paich, Monkey House, Ben Craven + Others: Preston Frazier’s Best of 2022
Preston Frazier’s Best of 2022 list includes studio projects from David Paich, Monkey House, Ben Craven, Adrian Quesada and others.
How an ‘Antique French Garage Band’ Nailed the Whole Soul Music Vibe
American listeners have probably never heard of the Slow Slushy Boys. Here are a couple of examples of why that needs to change.
Blue Largo – ‘Got to Believe’ (2022)
Blue Largo’s ‘Got to Believe’ is an album of sheer soulful joy, as this tight San Diego ensemble rocks, rolls, rumbles and tumbles through 11 tunes.
Mamas Gun – ‘Golden Days’ (2018): On Second Thought
Mamas Gun dig deep again and again into the R&B cavalcade of time, conjuring track after track of unique, satisfying music.
Mamas Gun – ‘Cure the Jones’ (2022)
Mamas Gun offers a Thom Bell-inspired neo-soul message of hope and regrowth from seeds that have survived the harsh COVID winter.
How Pee Wee Ellis Finally Stepped Into the Spotlight With ‘Blues Mission’
Ex-James Brown saxist Pee Wee Ellis unveiled his debut solo LP 30 years ago this month, proving again that he was one of the funkiest homo sapiens anywhere.
