The music is recognizably Sergio Mendes, but it is Mendes with an eye to what music needs to be in 2014.
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Music Review: Liz Mandeville – ‘Heart ‘o’ Chicago’
Liz Mandeville takes us on a trip through Chigaco blues and R&B with 11 original numbers that sound vintage.
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Created as a tool for contemplation, Federico Parra’s offering is not for everyone.
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Get ready for an intense ride through both the dark and the light side of Southern culture with Steed Kettles and Jeff Eno.
Read More »Music Review: Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble – ‘The Complete Epic Recordings Collection’
The 12-disc box set of Stevie Ray Vaughan's Epic Records releases is for those who love SRV and those who should.
Read More »Music Review: The City Boys Allstars – ‘Blinded by the Night’
The City Boys play a blend of blues and funk, uniting some hot horns driven by a dynamite rhythm section with strong vocals.
Read More »Music Review: Bob Mundy – ‘Something Beautiful’
Bob Mundy’s smooth and sophisticated stylings reflect romance in all its infinite varieties, from dreamy ruminations to feelings of forlorn.
Read More »Music Review: Ellis Paul – ‘Chasing Beauty’
Ellis Paul is at his best when his artifice exudes sincerity.
Read More »Music Review: Chris Walden Big Band – ‘Full On!’
An album to savor, one can only hope it won’t take another seven years for another.
Read More »Music Review: Todd Miller – ‘Bring Him Home’
Todd Miller combines a deep Christian faith with an attitude of tolerance and acceptance, both of which influence his music and vocal style.
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