Don't even think about calling this latest offering from saxophonist Mindi Abair "smooth jazz." This live set is funky, sweaty blues rock and R&B.
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Music Review: Fiona Boyes – ‘Box and Dice’
This Australian import demonstrates how delightful and innovative stripped-down blues can be.
Read More »Music Review: Shemekia Copeland – ‘Outskirts of Love’
Blues is the easy way to describe Shemekia Copeland's new album, but she's a master of musical dialects.
Read More »Music Review: The Betty Fox Band – ‘Slow Burn’
Whether the style is soul, gospel, blues, or jazz, Fox proves she can manage it and make it all sound fabulous. This is a "Slow Burn" you will want to experience.
Read More »Music Feature/Interview: Hollis Brown Reflects on New Album ‘3 Shots’ and a New Tour
Be sure to watch my full interview to learn more about Hollis Brown and to hear snippets of a few of the latest tracks from '3 Shots.'
Read More »Music Review: Buddy Guy – ‘Born to Play Guitar’
Guy has made scores of albums in his career. This one measures up to any of his best, and that is high praise indeed.
Read More »Music Review: The Ragpicker String Band – ‘The Ragpicker String Band’
A loving tribute to the great traditions of country blues.
Read More »Music Review: Mick Kolassa – ‘Ghosts of the Riverside Hotel’
Mick Kolassa and a host of talented friends have created a perfect contemporary blues album.
Read More »Music Review: Vintage Trouble – ‘1 Hopeful Rd.’
Vintage Trouble plays blues-rock and old-school R&B yet also sounds fresh. About to go on the road with AC/DC, this four-piece is my musical find of the year so far.
Read More »Music Review: The Kentucky Headhunters with Johnnie Johnson -‘Meet Me in Bluesland’
The Kentucky Headhunters and the late Johnnie Johnson provide a rip-roaring party from start to finish.
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