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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 ...

Antidotesounds Artist: Valeria Stewart - Raices/Roots - New Release Review

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 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Raices/Roots , from Valeria Stewart and it's warm and refreshing. Opening with El Dia Mas Oscuro , Valleria Stewart on acoustic guitar and lead vocal creates a lush track accompanied by Kevin Dudley on acoustic guitar, Eugenio Ibarz on bass, Jason Walker on congas and bongos, Juan Megna on bombo leguero and Grey Jacks on harmony vocals. Very nice. Ballad, Eres Mi Amor , has a rich melody and ready for airplay mix with nicely stylized Spanish guitar by Dudley. No Eres Tu is another track with strong radio appeal with a strong melody and terrific harmony between Stewart and Jacks and a crisp Spanish guitar solo by Dudley. Wrapping the release is an Argentine folklore zamba ,  Zamba de Usted . Nicely documenting the richness of Stewart's voice, with simple percussion and Dudley's Spanish guitar work, this is a lovely closer.    If you support live Blues acts, up and coming Blues talents and want ...