Reviews
Friday, April 20 2012
Various Artists: Aimer et Perdre: To Love and Lose Songs, 1917-1934
For adventurous listeners with sensibilities trained by the Harry Smith Anthology, this is surely as essential as any other release that will land this year.
Monday, January 30 2012
Mighty Sparrow: Sparrowmania! Wit, Wisdom, and Soul from the King of Calypso
A welcome compilation for veteran Sparrow watchers, but a better introduction will include his work from the '50s.
Monday, November 7 2011
Duke Ellington: Meets Coleman Hawkins/And John Coltrane
If you already have the material, this package might not appeal. But even a passing interest in any of these principal figures, or in the broad range of American music, make this an essential selection.
Wednesday, July 20 2011
John Paul Keith: The Man That Time Forgot
With its sturdy songs and elegantly loose production, The Man That Time Forgot should find a receptive audience among listeners interested in feeling their way into the greasy edge of contemporary American rock-n-roll.
Tuesday, June 21 2011
Django Reinhardt: The Essential Django Reinhardt
Despite the boldness of the title, there’s other essential Reinhardt to be had elsewhere.
