Karla Harris has old school vocal chops, and pianist Ted Howe’s arrangements make sure she has the perfect canvas to use them.
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Music Review: John Helix – ‘Chronic Happiness’
If you ever wondered what would happen if an English professor wrote music, look no further.
Read More »Music Review: Tinsley Ellis – ‘Tough Love’
Tinsley Ellis has been making outstanding music since his teens, and has been loved by legions of fans for many years now. Tough Love is his third release on his own Heartfixer Music label, following the brilliant Midnight Blue. That album should have been hard to match, but Tough Love …
Read More »Music Review: JJ Grey & Mofro – ‘Ol’ Glory’
A new album of old-timey soul music with a blue-eyed southern twist has a perfect fusion of sound and sensibility and is up there with JJ Grey & Mofro's best.
Read More »Music Review: Curtis Nowosad – ‘Dialectics’
Together the ensemble produces a nine-tune set that does full justice to a dialectic of harmonic truth.
Read More »Music DVD Review: The J. Geils Band – ‘House Party: Live In Germany’ [CD/DVD]
The J. Geils Band at their greasy, down-and-dirty best right before they became squeaky clean (well mostly, anyway) MTV pop stars.
Read More »Music Review: Joe Blessett – ‘Excuse Me’
Blessett's experimentations are hit-and-miss.
Read More »Music Review: Echo Sparks – ‘Ghost Town Girl’
The harmonisations in this album are bound to capture your attention.
Read More »Music Review: Jazz Sax Great Art Pepper – ‘Neon Art: Volume One’
Saxophonist Art Pepper, in good form, is one of the greats.
Read More »Music Review: Jeff Coffin + The Mu’tet – ‘Side Up’
Between the different musical styles and the ever-changing ensembles, listening to 'Side Up' is like listening to something new on each and every track.
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