DJ for Bluegrass and Beyond
Palisade, Colorado, United States
My earliest recollection with music is a little green record I had as a very young child. I shared a room with my older sister who shared her music with me (like it or not). But she and my older brother wanted to make sure I was listening to the popular music of the day. My parents listened to classical and took me to the symphony regularly.
As a teen I liked it all...folk (Peter, Paul, and Mary; Bob Dylan; Pete Seeger), soul (Otis Redding; Carla Thomas), Motown, ... Read More
Latest Album Reviews
Review of Frozen Moments
Album Info: Frozen Moments
Don Latarski Album: Frozen Moments Label: Heart Dance Genre(s): New Age Posted By: Robert Silverstein
Jan 21, 2020
Review
Don Latarski is a modern era hero of the acoustic guitar. Don’s Beatles tribute albums Fab 4 On 6 and the follow ups, were a real wake up call for guitar fans. Following forward with his career, Don released Frozen Moments in 2019. A nine-track album that focuses on Don’s latest guitar acquisition, a Spohn baritone guitar, Frozen Moments is filled with memorable and totally relaxing guitar sounds. Sherry Finzer’s Heart Dance label is renowned for releasing state of the art New Age albums and Frozen Moments fits in perfectly. Don’s track by track liner notes speaks of his various musical influences—from slow and melodic Americana pieces to the intimate and contemplative music of Bach and Erik Satie. Don also works magic on his Goodall baritone guitar tuned to C and on his fretless classical guitar. Somewhat reminiscent of the late great Swedish guitar
Andrea Brachfeld Album: Brazilian Whispers Label: Origin Genre(s): Jazz Posted By: Robert Silverstein
Jan 21, 2020
Review
Among the first 2020 CD releases on Origin, Brazilian Whispers is the latest solo album from NYC based flutist / composer Andrea Brachfeld. A number of artists support Ms. Brachfeld on the 11-track album, including established names like Roni Ben-Hur (guitars), Harvie S (bass), Lincoln Goines (electric bass), as well as several drummers and percussionists and more. Playing jazz since she was 16, Andrea has worked with the best jazz musicians and way back in 1978 she released her debut album Andrea. After years of hard work and dedication to her art, Andrea has released Brazilian Whispers and the resulting album is one of the most upbeat and positive albums of Brazilian flavored instrumental jazz music in recent memory. Several Brazilian standards appear, including a number of Antonio Carlos Jobim classics like “Waters Of March” and “The Girl From Ipanema”, along
Jimmy Johnson Album: Every Day of Your Life Label: Delmark Genre(s): Chicago BluesBlues Posted By: Duane Verh
Jan 19, 2020
Review
Assisted by lively, solid backup, veteran Chicago bluesman Jimmy Johnson does the Windy City proud serving up vintage guitar and vocal styles over a set that charges the old school with here-and-now energy. In addition to the leader’s tasty fretwork, keyboardists Roosevelt Purifoy and Brother John Kattke drop some solid choruses of their own. Standouts here include the B.B. King gem “I Need You So Bad”, ”My Ring” and the title track.
Mrs. Henry Album: Mrs. Henry Presents THE LAST WALTZ Label: Blind Owl Genre(s): Folk Rock Posted By: Robert Silverstein
Jan 16, 2020
Review
The late 1960s and early 1970s was a historic era for rock music. When The Band showed up in 1968 it was then their signature song “The Weight” took over the airwaves. So here we are 50+ years later and a band of undaunted young musicians called Mrs. Henry decided to do a remake of the Band’s swan song concert called The Last Waltz. Taking place on Thanksgiving day in 1976, the original concert called The Last Waltz was filmed and recorded and featured a who’s who of rock superstars including Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Dr. John, Eric Clapton, Neil Diamond, Neil Young, Ringo Starr and a never ending list of iconic musicians appearing with Robbie Robertson and the original members of The Band. Bidding farewell to The Band at the time wasn’t easy, and as such The Last Waltz went down in music history as a turning point event. So it is that, 41 years later Mrs.
Fernando Perdomo Album: The Crimson Guitar Label: Forward Motion Genre(s): Progressive Rock Posted By: Robert Silverstein
Jan 15, 2020
Review
I had the chance to see singer-songwriter and guitarist Fernando Perdomo perform at the fabled Colony Theater in Miami Beach when the Florida-born musician opened for Jon Anderson in November 2013. Fernando’s notable guitar work and his dedication to prog has extended to many artists over the years, yet an unexpected treat comes by way of a 2019 all instrumental album he released as a tribute to prog-rock legends King Crimson. The twist here is that The Crimson Guitar is a 10 track, 29 minute all-instrumental classical guitar tribute to the music of Robert Fripp and Ian McDonald, especially drawing from the 1969 Court Of The Crimson King album. Known for its mix of unforgettable pop melodies and groundbreaking prog-fusion, the first King Crimson album will forever remain a classic and on The Crimson Guitar Fernando offers unique glimpses into the evergreen melodies from songs like
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Feb 18, 2019 -
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