Friday, August 26 2011
Jimmie Vaughan: Plays More Blues, Ballads and Favorites
More blues, ballads and favorites from an American favorite.
Monday, April 25 2011
Rocking Chair Blues: Howlin’ Wolf - Goin’ Down Slow
"Goin' Down Slow" is a dramatic tour de force in three minutes and 18 seconds, standing as the most emotionally-shattering performance on Rocking Chair.
Tuesday, November 24 2009
Frank Sinatra: Christmas with Sinatra and Friends
Christmas with Sinatra and Friends works because Sinatra sounds his best when he's around other people.
Wednesday, November 18 2009
Ray Charles: The Spirit of Christmas
It's hard to imagine a better album for a dimly lit December evening indoors with eggnog and a roaring fire.
Thursday, November 12 2009
Ray Charles: The Genius Hits the Road
Another expanded edition of Brother Ray’s 1960 album of themed travel songs. Like most journeys, highs and lows abound.
Friday, September 4 2009
Ride This Time Machine Down a Road Less Traveled
Jump into that ’59 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz with the maxed-out tailfins, contemplate what an original Barbie doll could fetch on eBay, and enjoy this roll call of Reasons Why Everything Changed in 1959.
Tuesday, May 5 2009
Ray Charles: Genius The Ultimate Collection
The term genius has been used so often that it doesn’t seem to pack the same amount of attention that it once did. But when it comes to a few music legends, the phrase seems to be the only word to describe them.
Tuesday, July 22 2008
All You Need Is Love
Tony Palmer's compelling yet frustrating 15-hour television series on the history of popular music, originally broadcast in the 1970s, finally sees a DVD release.

































