Grace Garland has that knack; lyrics that hit in the gut and a beat reminiscent of the great dance music of disco...with soul and swing. There's so much history here to unravel as Garland's discography is deeply rhythmic and singably melodic while reaching us where we live. In 2020, she was nominated for the Broadway... Continue Reading →
An incredibly luscious, stirring song whose ambience is delicate and nuanced, all 13 minutes of the new song “Eberhard” from recently passed pianist/composer Lyle Mays are like a much-anticipated train excursion through picture-perfect landscapes. The breadth of instrumentation adds to the journey as the listener is treated lovingly with a softly intricate sax solo, flavorful... Continue Reading →
You’re on stage. The music is about to begin, and, suddenly, your heart catches in your throat. Your fingers freeze and you feel paralyzed. How on earth are you supposed to play when you're having trouble simply breathing regularly? I remember when I was in my high school jazz ensemble. I was playing Jobim’s “The... Continue Reading →
Guided by his faith and heart first and then his ears, producer/musician Dwayne Fulton knows the ins and outs of attracting talent. He has a strong interest in gospel music and is hands-on involved with his church in Pittsburgh. A focus that sometimes finds him in the wee hours of the morning working on a... Continue Reading →
From the memorable intro of only five notes, Dan Sistos’ recent release “Ventura Blvd.” lets you know right off just how chill his music can be. It provides a groove that isn’t just smooth. It’s smart, sweet and melodic. Is there a palpable difference between West Coast jazz and East Coast jazz? Definitely. It... Continue Reading →
Lawrence Bush, a many-times-over author and the editor of the progressive website/magazine “Jewish Currents”, has an octopus-like curiosity and a deep reach into the uncountable facets of Jewish life and sensibility. Among the topics he has written on are the Jewish Resistance, showbiz, racism and Apartheid, poetry, Communism and of course, American politics. Insisting he... Continue Reading →
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