After their highly acclaimed 2nd album (Jazz Magazine) this 3rd opus release ‘Over the Honeymoon’, by French based band, Novox continues their course and it’s unique blend of influences. The 2014 released album is a tribute to the American blaxploitation movies of the 70’s and their legendary groovy soundtracks….
Spanish Harlem born Ernesto Antonio “Tito” Puente raised out of el barrio to become credited as “The King of Latin Music” (El Rey de los Timbales). From banging pots and pans to taking 25 cent piano lessons as a young boy, his interest in music continued when completing formal…
Dynamite duo Dan Baraszuand David Ellington have teamed up for an explosive eponymous debut album. With live wire Marlon Patton on drums, this band is raising eyebrows in the Atlanta area. Hammond B-3 superstar Dave Ellington moved to Atlanta, GA in 2005 after 22 years in New Orleans playing…
As we ‘Look At What The Cat’s Brought In’, which happens to be the title to Vol.1 of The Modern Jazz Stylings of Blue Canoe Records, this collective comprises of both young and veteran jazz musicians. Featuring 9 of 12 songs off of the compilation down below, comprised mostly…
After running with bands of Wynton Marsalis, veteran trombonist Ron Westray continues to explore his many talents on the horn. With 10 tracks, just over 26 minutes in run time, Westray delivers a short but sweet session of contemporary jazz resembling sounds from the late 60’s off album ‘Medical…