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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 ...
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New West Records artist: Randall Bramblett - The Bright Spots - New Relese Review

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I just received the newest release, The Bright Spots , by Randall Bramblett and it shows Brambletts talents as a singer, songwriter, band leader and instrumentalist. Opening with Roll , a springy pop track, Bramblett puts forward a real catchy radio track. 'Til The Party's All Gone is a snappy, jazz rock track that also has a catchy hook and great instrumentation. My Darling One is a special track and one of my favorites on the release. Bramblett hits his stride vocally and the track is very strongly written, reminding me of one of my favorite Mike D 'Abo tracks, Handbags and Gladrags, (better known by Rod Stewart and Chris Farlow). This song has real sensitivity that I rarely see in music. Whatever That Is, a bluesy track finds a nice groove and also allows Tom Bukovac space to lay down a hot guitar solo. John The Baptist is a mix of numerous world components but has a strong gospel influence which is very cool. Michael Steele, Betsy Franck, Adam McKnight and Tom Rya...
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