Telling the audience of his pain, love, joy and optimism comes naturally to singer/songwriter Paul Jost. His method of conveying emotion is personal and gut-based. Take his new CD “Simple Life,” named for the introspective philosophy many of us build through our maturity. The songs on this project throw lifelines to the listener and offer... Continue Reading →
Nicole Zuraitis caresses notes, bends them to blue, and keeps it gauzy and breathable: this is the new CD “Hive Mind” by the New York City songwriter-pianist. Her syncopation sizzles in “The Inscription” and the keys burn up while getting down to a gritty soul. Her cover of “Jolene” is astounding, heartbreaking, raw and like... Continue Reading →
The sun beats down hard and hot on a busy street in Brooklyn as a fair with crazy energy injects music into everybody within earshot. This is the feel captured by “Brooklyn Blues” on the recent CD called "Plus One" by the Dan Pugach Nonet. The ensemble serves up a steamy, raucous sound with articulated... Continue Reading →
