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💿 ALBUM REVIEW: Leigh Pilzer - Keep Holding On

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Get ready to groove with Dr. Leigh Pilzer , the Washington, D.C. baritone sax powerhouse who proves that jazz is meant to be a living, breathing party, not a dusty museum piece. Described as a pure force of nature with a gruff, punchy, and assertive sound, Leigh brings a heavy dose of soulful grit to the stage. She has traded licks with the legendary Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra and even arranged horns for local legends like Chuck Brown and Eva Cassidy , and now she is bringing that deep, soulful swagger front and center with her vibrant new album, Keep Holding On. This record is a masterclass in pure, undeniable groove, packed with plenty of attitude, low-end bark, and raw energy that blues fans will instantly appreciate. Keep Holding On strikes the perfect balance between paying respect to the jazz heritage and absolutely cutting loose, making it an essential, high-energy addition to your playlist.   🎵 LISTEN & SUPPORT THE ALBUM   Keep Holding On by Leigh ...

Cameron Austin - Charging Toward The Sun - New Release Review

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I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Charging Toward The Sun , by Cameron Austin . Opening with Empress , an easy going acoustic pop tune, Cameron Austin on guitar and vocal, joined by Paul Brennan on drums and Kene Wyatt on bass pave the way of a sure radio release. With a faster tempo and nicely blended vocals, Here , is a real nice track with melodic slide compliments. Lightly funky rocker, Prairie Girl , has a snappier beat and showing again that Austin is a clever pop writer. Bobby Whitlock's Thorn Tree In The Garden has always been one of my favorite ballads. No, Duane Allman isn't here to add his beautiful slide riffs, but this is still a super track. Raise Hell Boogie is a knee slapping country tune with a happy edge. With steel guitar twists and tight drumming, this is my favorite track on the release.   Sweet Corn is a real cool acoustic guitar round that is particularly nice. Jackson Browne's These Days , is up next and Austin'...