Terry Waldo and The Gutbucket Syncopators: The Ohio Theatre Concert
Nineteen tracks of pure, unhinged good-time music with an infectious energy that recall the earliest days of jazz.
01 Feb 2010
Andrew Zender
It's been said that jazz was born in New Orleans and it grew up in Kansas City. That's where I grew up too, learning to love the sounds of the city's storied past. Now I'm on a mission to unearth what I haven't heard.
Recent
Tinsley Ellis: Speak No Evil
Ellis continues to pound away at the blues with the force of a battering ram, but crisp, polished production cleans off the muck, grime, and grub that should have been left on this disc.
28 Jan 2010
Poncho Sanchez: Psychedelic Blues
A 10-track collection of groovy, danceable trademark Sanchez, Psychedelic Blues is enjoyable but inessential.
25 Jan 2010
Fred Anderson: 21st Century Chase: 80th Birthday Bash, Live at the Velvet Lounge
Recorded live at his home club on Chicago's south side, Anderson is joined at his birthday gig by a top-notch group for three long-form pieces that skronk, squeal, soothe, and swing.
20 Jan 2010
Various Artists: Things About Comin' My Way: A Tribute to the Music of the Mississippi Sheiks
While a few tracks on Things About Comin' My Way breeze by more than they burn, there's some outstanding playing and a few gems scattered throughout its expansive 17-track presentation.
06 Jan 2010
Norah Jones: The Fall
Is Jones really concerned about the skewering she may receive for straying so far from what made her a star? Most likely not.
15 Dec 2009
Vince Guaraldi: The Definitive Vince Guaraldi
An individual at Coca-Cola's ad agency proposes the idea of a Charlie Brown Christmas Special, with music by Vince Guaraldi. And a new American institution was born...
04 Nov 2009
Various Artists: Light on the South Side
Sounds like golden outtakes from lost sessions where James Brown's backing band got together with Booker T and the MGs at the Stax studios with an insanely talented batch of unknown singers.
03 Nov 2009
Various Artists: The Rough Guide to Blues and Beyond
Its title indicates perhaps an easily digestible and accessible entry point to the raw, expressive power of the blues; however, the music here is filtered through many genres with mixed results.
02 Nov 2009
The Wailin' Jennys: Live at the Mauch Chunk Opera House
A variety of delectable roots music offerings, including blues, country, spirituals, and folk – even with a little bit of jazz and bluegrass thrown in the mix.
Andrew Zender
Music
14 Oct 2009
Lester Young: Centennial Celebration
Centennial Celebration highlights the stylistic range which Young mastered effortlessly.
Andrew Zender
Music
11 Oct 2009
Samba Touré: Songhai Blues: Homage to Ali Farka Touré
Having not gained his true recognition until after his passing, Ali Farka Touré's outstanding musical legacy is further cemented through Samba Touré's tribute.
Andrew Zender
Music
07 Oct 2009
The Fay Victor Ensemble: The FreeSong Suite
This record peers into the NYC-based vocalist's challenging and rewarding world of captivating vocal work and stirring spontaneity.
Andrew Zender
Music
22 Sep 2009
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey: One Day in Brooklyn
This EP further cements the group's status as one of the most forward-thinking units in jazz.
Andrew Zender
Music
17 Sep 2009
Albert King with Stevie Ray Vaughan: In Session
In Session captures an incredibly important musical moment as two of the most revered blues guitarists lock horns in a friendly battle.
Andrew Zender
Music
16 Sep 2009
Pop Ten
Mixed Media
PM Picks
- Follow Us
- SoundCloud
© 1999-2018 Popmatters.com. All rights reserved.
Popmatters is wholly independently owned and operated.