Combining an intriguing mixture of influences, Tilapornputt's music features sophisticated, guitar-centric compositions that merge classical elements with jazz improvisation.
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Cabaret Review (NYC): Gay Marshall – ‘Gay’s Paree!’ at Pangea
All through the generous, smart, funny show, carefully crafted yet emotionally authentic, with Marshall sang songs by Jacques Brel and made famous by Edith Piaf, living the songs, and letting us live them – and live her love affair with Paris – too.
Read More »Music Review: Justin Ryan – ‘Warm Whiskey Nights’
Justin Ryan’s ‘Warm Whiskey Nights’ is a collection of 12 relaxed and relaxing ballads.
Read More »Concert Review: Lido’s ‘Everything’ Tour (San Francisco, 11/02/16)
Norwegian producer and songwriter Lido (known for his work with Chance the Rapper, Halsey, ASAP Ferg) leaves the crowd in San Francisco absolutely breathless after the first night of the must see 'Everything' Tour, taking place in unique and beautiful spaces across the U.S.
Read More »Concert Review: PUBLIQuartet – ‘The New Baroque’ at the Met Cloisters (NYC, 11/5/2016)
The members of this adventurous quartet proved themselves masters of tonal variation, broad technique, and compositional creativity in a fascinating program that transformed and adapted Bach and Haydn and presented modern works that nod to the Baroque.
Read More »Music Review: Human Darts – ‘Explicit Thoughts’ EP
Human Darts have put together in ‘Explicit Thoughts’ a set of four uptempo, fun, and tongue-in-cheek numbers.
Read More »Music Review: NRBQ – ‘High Noon: A 50-Year Retrospective’
NRBQ are every bit as adventurous as they were as a young bunch of guys playing around at the Adams home some 51 years ago, even though Terry Adams stands alone as the only band member spanning the timeline from then to now. How he’s been able to hang on to the energy and charming irreverence that permeates this box of collected performances (both studio and live in concert) is a testament to his continued enthusiasm and love of music.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Tunes of the Twenties: The Stories Behind the Songs’ by Robert Rawlins
Rawlins is an engaging writer who obviously relishes digging out the meaty stories behind the songs he loves. His new book will delight anyone interested in music history or who loves early jazz.
Read More »Music Review: Katie Melua’s ‘In Winter’ Is a Captivating Journey
One could view 'In Winter' as a stylish stopgap between Melua's last recording 'Ketevan' and her next album. However, one should embrace it as an inspired seasonal concept album that ties 'The House' as her most ambitious undertaking yet.
Read More »Music Review: Leigh Pilzer – ‘Strunkin’
'Strunkin'' is straight-ahead jazz at its finest, recalling the sophisticated musings from the likes of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Benny Goodman.
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