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“Blues is the roots, everything else is the fruits” is a quote attributed to Willie Dixon, who was called the poet laureate of the blues.
An avid reader, as a youngster I was intrigued by the musicians who influenced artists such as Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Cream and the like. Over time, my music collection began to reflect this: Lightnin’ Hopkins, T-Bone Walker, John Lee Hooker, Howlin’ Wolf, Elmore James, Robert Johnson, Josh White, Louis... Read More
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Review of Reminiscent Moods
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Pablo Embon Album: Reminiscent Moods Label: Self-Release Genre(s): Fusion Posted By: Robert Silverstein
Nov 15, 2019
Review
A one-man jazz-rock band if there ever was one, Pablo Embon gets it all together on his 2019 album entitled Reminiscent Moods. Combining a diversity of instrumental music genres, from jazz-fusion and smooth jazz to funk, Latin music, World music, folk and more, the 12-track CD was written and recorded by Pablo at his home base in Israel between August 2018 and April 2019. Originally from Argentina, with its rich traditions of Tango and Andean folk music, Pablo has thus far released 18 solo albums and Reminiscent Moods is being called his best release yet. Upbeat, 21st century instrumental jazz rounded out by occasional fusion grooves, Reminiscent Moods is also solid showcase for Pablo’s recording, production and orchestration skills. The programmed drums are well-suited to serve the music within, yet upon listening to Reminiscent Moods, it’s clearly Pablo’s keyboards,
Dan McCarthy Album: City Abstract Label: Origin Genre(s): Avant-Garde Jazz Posted By: Robert Silverstein
Nov 14, 2019
Review
No sooner had Dan McCarthy released his early 2019 release Epoch, then he returned again in late 2019 with a follow up album on Origin called City Abstract. Where Epoch, recorded in NYC, was kind of a star studded affair, complete with appearances of guitarist Ben Monder and bass legend Steve Swallow, the May 2019 recording of City Abstract finds Dan back in his home turf of Toronto Canada recording with his own band. Backing Dan’s excellent vibraphones and tracks on City Abstract is the rhythm section of Pat Collins (bass) and Ted Warren (drums). Even with such a strong rhythm section, the main attraction for fusion fans is the sizzling electric guitar work of Ted Quinlan, who sounds very inspired by Pat Metheny, offering some excellent leads and improvs of his own. Three covers here penned by Pat Metheny, Keith Jarrett and Carla Bley sheds light on Dan’s musical intent.
Ralph Molina Album: Love & Inspiration Label: Vapor Genre(s): Pop Rock Posted By: Robert Silverstein
Nov 14, 2019
Review
Released on Neil Young’s Vapor Records imprint, Love & Inspiration marks the debut album from long time Crazy Horse drummer Ralph Molina. Fans of Neil Young & Crazy Horse will recall the time when we first heard Ralph’s drumming on the 1969 classic Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere. Having played with Neil on just about every Neil Young & Crazy Horse related album, Ralph’s album is very much steeped in Neil’s breezy, orchestrated country-rock style and he proves his worth as both composer and vocalist, leaving the drumming to Tom Lackner. Other musicians appearing include guitarists John Sklair, Bob Thiele and Mark Pont with other fine players, including keyboard legend Barry Goldberg, adding in some colorful sounds. As a vocalist Ralph sounds quite like Neil Young as well as sounding at times like the late great Dennis Wilson, co-founder and drummer of
The Revelers Album: At the End of the River Label: Self-Release Genre(s): Cajun Posted By: Duane Verh
Nov 10, 2019
Review
As certifiably bontemps as they come, The Revelers stir a solid strain of extraordinarily tuneful instincts and arrangement smarts into their Cajun brew; the sort of savvy that should catch the ears of listeners not yet attuned to the genre. In addition, alongside agile accordion and fiddle work, the Grammy-nominated Louisiana sextet brings further freshness with particularly warm-blooded sax sounds and some decidedly bluesy guitar moments. The spunky leadoff track, “At The End of the River” is a standout as are “Who Who, Yea You” and “While I’m Far From You”.
Nothin' Fancy Album: Undeniable Label: Mountain Fever Genre(s): Contemporary Bluegrass Posted By: Joe Ross
Nov 7, 2019
Review
Nothin’ Fancy is a contemporary bluegrass from Virginia that formed in 1994. Since 2001, they’ve hosted an annual bluegrass festival in Buena Vista, Virginia. The band’s original material, clear vision, and solid musicianship helped them win SPBGMA’s “Entertaining Band of the Year” award a number of times. Between 2002-2009, they released four albums on the Pinecastle label. Now on the Mountain Fever label, “Undeniable” is their 16th album overall and emphasizes their proven signature sound. Mandolinist Mike Andes wrote seven songs, guitarist Caleb Cox penned four, and fiddler Chris Sexton contributed the Celtic-infused instrumental “Road to Dublin.” The rest of the band is banjo-player Jacob Flick who bends his strings on the bouncy traditional-flavored “Kentucky Bound,” and bassist James Cox who lays down solid
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