DJ for The Crossroads with Adam Kennedy
GATESHEAD, tyne and wear, United Kingdom
As the old saying goes modern music evolved from the Blues and Robert Johnson. Each week on his show, Blues Hall of Fame inducted photojournalist Adam Kennedy will be embracing that sentiment as he takes you down to “The Crossroads” metaphorically speaking. Adam will be playing the very best of blues, roots, and rock music from artists around the globe. Here you will find the perfect mix of contemporary music as well as legends from each of these beloved genres.
Latest Album Reviews
Review of Under Your Spell
Album Info: Under Your Spell
Tito Jackson Album: Under Your Spell Label: Gulf Coast Genre(s): Contemporary Blues Posted By: Duane Verh
Jul 25, 2021
Review
An elder member of the storied vocal group, vocalist/guitarist Tito Jackson brings a tasteful measure of the gloss from those glory days to a very tasty set of blues- and soul-grounded fare. Abundant production polish does nothing to detract from the roots-bound nature of the proceedings. Stevie Wonder’s distinct harmonica touches enhance the anthem-like “Love One Another”. While the prestigious guest list includes George Benson and Joe Bonamassa, Mr. J’s own slow blues work on “Big Leg Woman” is worth a nod. Other tracks of note include “Dyin Over Here”, “You’re Gonna Push Me Too Far” and the Kenny Gamble-Leon Huff penned “All In The Family Blues”.
Cory Keefe Album: I'll Keep it Country Label: KDM Genre(s): Contemporary Country Posted By: Joe Ross
Jul 22, 2021
Review
A talented new country singer, Cory Keefe has emerged with his debut album, I’ll Keep it Country, as bona fide triple threat with stylish vocals, a fresh sounding radio-friendly repertoire, and straightforward production focused on honky tonk tales and barroom ballads. Keefe’s musical focus has a direct neo-traditionalist approach that emphasizes preparation and arrangement. With the able production assistance of Buddy Hyatt and a cast of consummate session players, Keefe strikes gold with numbers like “Deeper Well,” “Damn Straight”and “She Calls Me Cowboy” that quickly have you singing along on the choruses. “Where There’s a Beer, There’s a Way” is classic boot-scootin’ fare. Lorrie Morgan guests in a duet on “I Just Want You,” and Cory’s brother Dustin sings along on “Brotherly
Kelly Andrew Album: Revelation Label: Self-Release Genre(s): Electronic Posted By: Robert Silverstein
Jul 19, 2021
Review
Sounding like a one-man symphony orchestra, Florida-based Kelly Andrew puts on a dazzling performance on his 2021 album Revelation. With seventeen tracks, clocking in at 64 minutes, Revelation may sound over the top at times yet equally it’s quite impressive how one man can play every orchestral instrument with a full line of synthesizers and computer-based gear. Although it’s being heralded as a major New Age instrumental album, with its full line of crescendos and sweeping synth strings, Revelation is much more geared to be considered as a rock-based instrumental soundtrack music ala movie music mogul Hans Zimmer, for example. In some ways it also sounds influenced by Mike Oldfield and his rock-based symphonic instrumentals, especially during his early 1980s QE2 era. The CD is nicely packaged with cool artwork and there are some mentions of other people that enhanced the
Raul De Souza Album: Plenitude Label: PAO Genre(s): Contemporary Jazz Posted By: Robert Silverstein
Jul 19, 2021
Review
Revered in his native Brazil for his work with music legends such as Sergio Mendes, Airto Moreira and Milton Nascimento, composer and trombonist Raul de Souza was born in 1934 and he passed away in June 2021 at the venerable age of 86, yet before he departed, he left us with his final masterpiece called Plenitude. Featuring Raul’s work in the Generations Band, the 16-track, 66-minute Plenitude CD was released in the wake of the artist’s passing, on the Austrian PAO Records label. The instrumental jazz work features Raul’s trombone work in the company of album producers Christophe Schweizer (trombone) and Alen Correa (keys), along with the rhythm section of Glauco Solter (electric bass) and Matheus Jardim (drums). Drawing on the rich legacy of Brazilian jazz, Plenitude includes diverse touchstones including the finest in Brazilian instrumental music, funk, fusion and
Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol Album: An Elegant Ritual Label: Dunya Genre(s): Contemporary Jazz Posted By: Joe Ross
Jul 18, 2021
Review
With a style that blends East and West, Turkish American composer, pianist, vocalist Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol creates a unique jazz aesthetic that also is respectful of authentic traditions. An Elegant Ritual is a trio project that Sanlıkol has wanted to record for quite some time, and he enlisted the support of James Heazlewood-Dale (bass) and George Lernis (drums, gongs, bendir). With a vision to stretch the boundaries of sound conception and broaden the spectrum of the typical jazz trio, Sanlıkol also incorporates elements of Indonesian gamelan music (gongs), as well as using his voice as a natural extension of his stellar musicianship. When interesting modes, rhythmic cycles and fluid dynamics are applied, the result becomes an articulate conversation and atmospheric musical journey. With everything played live, I was particularly impressed by the compositions that feature
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Acclaimed jazz vocalist and songwriter JACQUI NAYLOR’s 11th album, THE LONG GAME, is filled with both original and timeless love songs. The... Read Full Article
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Noted musician and photographer, Phil Zimmerman, has donated his entire collection of historic bluegrass-related photographs and early recordings to... Read Full Article
Apr 8, 2021 -
RMR interviews the artists on Escape The Mind Vol. 3
The new volume release of the series of New Age Music - Escape The Mind, Vol. Three by... Read Full Article
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Jazz vocalist REBECCA KILGORE is one the most prolific recording and performing artists on the scene today. With 50 or so recording projects as a... Read Full Article
