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reviewed The Luminous Pearl by Lia Scallon. 5 hours ago
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The Luminous Pearl by Lia Scallon
The Luminous Pearl   Lia Scallon   2013 / Sounds of Sirius   72’22”      "The Luminous Pearl" is Lia Scallon’s tenth release on the Sounds of Sirius label. Using her hypnotic voice to sing and chant in her own “Language of Light,” Scallon tells the story of “The Legendary Luminous Pearl,” also known …
reviewed Los Angeles Blues by Ciro Hurtado. 24 hours ago
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Los Angeles Blues by Ciro Hurtado
Los Angeles Blues   Ciro Hurtado   2012 / Into Productions   41 minutes      "Los Angeles Blues" is a wonderful collection of eleven original acoustic guitar solos from Peruvian-born Ciro Hurtado. Hurtado started learning the guitar at age twelve and was playing in rock bands as well as Andean Folk ensembles by the time he was fourteen. Over …
reviewed Open Sky by David Nevue. Monday
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Open Sky by David Nevue
Open Sky   David  Nevue   2013 / Midnight Rain Productions   1.1 hours      "Open Sky" is the much-anticipated fourteenth solo piano album from David Nevue, and I truly believe this is his best work to date. The seventeen tracks on this album were composed over a fairly long period of time and show a more dynamic and darker side of Nevue’s …
reviewed Journey of the Soul by John Paris. Last Wednesday
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Journey of the Soul by John Paris
Journey of the Soul   John Paris   2013/2004 / Paris Original Music   55 minutes      "Journey of the Soul" is the newly-remastered 2004 debut CD by pianist/composer John Paris. A lifelong musician who has performed professionally for more than forty years, Paris calls his style a fusion of new age and jazz that is intended to “uplift …
reviewed Modern Vampires of the City by Vampir.... May 14
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The album title is the hook that caused me to buy this CD. I thought this music would be dark and scary, but I found that the majority of the songs on this album to be completely opposite of that. Erza Koeing has such a soothing voice. He makes this album worth listening to. The other three band members really compliment Erza's vocals with their instruments. The best songs on this album are the …
reviewed Grace by Michael Hoppe. May 14
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Grace by Michael Hoppe
Grace   Michael Hoppe’   2013 / Spring Hill Music   46 minutes plus enhancements      "Grace" is the twentieth recording (plus inclusion on many compilations) from Michael Hoppe’, a Grammy-nominated composer who never ceases to amaze. One might expect that after so many albums, an artist would stick to a comfort zone or with a …
reviewed Blackwater Park. May 09
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Blackwater Park
Since February of 2006, I've had a love-hate relationship with Opeth. This honestly has annoyed me a lot over the years because at least with run-of-the-mill nu-metal and metalcore sewage like Korn, Killswitch Engage, or Disturbed, I knew immediately to loathe them after some extremely unpleasant exposure, but with Opeth, I've been constantly conflicted on whether or not to like them because …
reviewed The Blue Rose by Al Conti. May 07
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The Blue Rose by Al Conti
The Blue Rose   Al Conti   2013 / Shadowside Music.   48 minutes      Grammy nominated artist Al Conti (Northern Seas, 2011) has released his fifth album,The Blue Rose. His previous release, Scheherazade (2010) received four nominations from the Zone Music Reporter Awards, including Album of the Year. Like the two earlier recordings, The Blue Rose …
reviewed Opus Four by Tim Neumark. May 07
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Opus 4 by Tim Neumark
Opus Four   Tim Neumark   2013 / Tim Neumark   57 minutes      "Opus Four" is a collection of thirteen original piano solos by Tim Neumark. For those not familiar with music terminology, an opus number is traditionally assigned to a composer’s work to put it in chronological order. Those numbers aren’t used as much in contemporary …
posted a Quick Tip about Billy Joel. May 06
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Billy Joel
I'm familiar with all the jokes made about this guy, but they don't change what he was in his prime: A fantastic, gifted singer with a versatile voice and a gift for some of the best storytelling through songwriting on the planet.
reviewed The Beach Boys: That's Why God Made T.... May 06
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The Beach Boys: That's Why God Made The Radio
Who'd a thunk it? After years of infighting the remaining founding members of The Beach Boys, namely Brian Wilson, Mike Love and Al Jardine along with Bruce Johnston and David Marks have embarked on a 50th anniversary tour and recorded a terrific new studio album dubbed "That's Why God Made The Radio". Although I am always a bit leery of new albums by aging rockers I found this one to be an absolute …
reviewed Last Train To Memphis. May 02
Last Train To Memphis
   He went from Navy singer to Lower Broadway to Nashville Star, but luckily for us, Jared Ashley is now going mainstream!  After placing 5th on the reality show in 2006, Jared Ashley took to the road to perfect his live performances and songwriting skills.  In 2010 the singer/songwriter went to the studio and released an album without help from a label.  With a self-financed …
reviewed Hokulea by AOMusic. April 30
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Hokulea by AOMusic
Hokulea   AOMusic   2013 / Arcturian Gate   49 minutes      "Hokulea" is the fourth release from world music group, AOMusic, whose primary artists are Richard Gannaway, Miriam Stockley, and Jay Oliver and features children’s choirs and supporting artists from around the world. Upbeat, cinematic and joyously rhythmic, this is music to …
reviewed Solo Piano Diary III by Christian Lin.... April 30
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Solo Piano Diary III by Christian Lindquist
   Solo Piano Diary 3   Christian Lindquist   2013 / CHL Production   60’52”      "Solo Piano Diary 3" is the third volume in a series of solo piano improvisations by Swedish pianist/composer Christian Lindquist. The first two "Diaries" were released in 2008 and 2010, and, like those two gems, the twenty-three …
posted a Quick Tip about Opeth. April 22
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Opeth
Ever since I first listened to Opeth (February of 2006), I've had a love-hate relationship with them.  I think Opeth's first two albums "Orchid" and "Morningrise" are good prog-metal albums with some neat melodic death metal touches, but until their recent switch to straight-up prog-rock (which is actually pretty decent), they've meandered in this wishy-washy …
posted a Quick Tip about Eric B. & Rakim. April 19
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Eric B. & Rakim
At this point, it's hard for me to say who's my absolute favorite rap artist/group, but I know for a fact that Eric B. & Rakim are in the top 3 of my personal favorites.  Despite having a pretty meager discography consisting of four studio albums, nearly all of their songs are on the money, so in the end, it ultimately shows that quality trumps quantity.      …
reviewed New Day by John Jarvie. April 19
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New Day by John Jarvie
   New Day   John Jarvie   2013 / John Jarvie   58’16”      "New Day" is the second full-length CD from classical guitarist John Jarvie, following his 2007 debut, the simply-titled "Classical Guitar."I have had the privilege of hosting Jarvie in concert in my home the past several years, and his performances …
reviewed "Let's Face The Music and Dance" by W.... April 17
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No one can sing about the feeling of being in love like Willie Nelson. There is a honesty and wisdom in his voice. He makes me believe in every word of every song.  His love songs are superb.  I especially like the tunes  "You'll Never Know" and "I'll Keep On Loving You". He also makes believe that it is possible to fall out of love. "Is The Better Part …
reviewed Getaway by Lisa Hilton. April 09
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Getaway by Lisa Hilton
Getaway   Lisa Hilton   2013 / Ruby Slippers   61 minutes      "Getaway" is jazz pianist/composer Lisa Hilton’s fifteenth release as a bandleader and her seventeenth album to date (her first two albums were solo piano). Her current trio includes bassist Larry Grenadier and drummer Nasheet Waits and, together, the three artists present …
reviewed Make It Mine by Heather Pierson. April 07
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Make It Mine by Heather Pierson
Make It Mine   Heather Pierson   2010 / Vessel Recordings   61’31”      I don’t review many vocal albums, but I enjoyed Heather Pierson’s 2012 solo piano The Open Road so much that I was curious about this other aspect of her musical persona. I’m impressed! The sixteen original songs present an eclectic variety of musical …
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