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Bill Frisell's 'Big Sur' is a musical ode to the spectacular Central California coast.
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Music Review: The Cazanovas – ‘Just Gettin’ By’
Blues fans outside of Georgia now have the opportunity to discover just how excellent this group really is.
Read More »Music Review: Ellen Foley – ‘About Time’
'About Time' can be divided between up-tempo rock songs fueled by her over-the-top vocals and slower stripped-down bluesy tunes.
Read More »Music Review: Julio Botti – ‘Tango Nostalgias’
Julio Botti plays new tango with Pablo Ziegler, exciting music that makes up an outstanding album.
Read More »Music Review: Walter Trout – “Luther’s Blues: A Tribute to Luther Allison”
Walter Trout has never sounded better than he does on this CD. His band delivers great bass, rhythm and percussion throughout. It is a must for Allison and Trout fans, and blues lovers in general.
Read More »Music Review: Roger Davidson – “Journey to Rio”
Roger Davidson takes listeners on a "Journey to Rio" in his latest album.
Read More »Music Review: The Beach Boys – “Live – The 50th Anniversary Tour”
The Beach Boys have released a fine document of their epic 50th Anniversary Tour. Surf's up!
Read More »Music Review: Slim Loris – “Future Echoes and Past Replays”
With a sound very similar to Mumford & Sons, Arcade Fire, and The Avett Brothers, among others, the band's new album is definitely worth a good listen.
Read More »Music Review: Lindsay Mendez & Marco Paguia – “This Time”
Lindsay Mendez and Marco Paguia give some modern classics a jazz vibe on "This Time."
Read More »Music Review: Marc Cary – “For The Love of Abbey”
Marc Cary is one of the finest jazz pianists working today. Abbey Lincoln's music brings out the best in him.
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