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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 ...

JT Spangler - What's A Little Heartbreak - New Release Review

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I just received the newest release, What's A Little Heartbreak , from JT Spangler . A clever R&B style pop release it has a full blown frontal attack at the airwaves. Opening with No, No , No , Spangler shows his ability to catch the groove and write a down right great track. All Alright is a straight up happy pop track with all of the characteristics that have made successful hit makers for years. Rendezvous has a sneaky rhythm pattern with calculated stops for dramatic highlight. Another track that is likely to see strong airplay, this is all about the melodic singing and slick production. What's A Little Heartbreak gets back to the R&B groove and if you like the pop side of R&B it's hard to find fault with this. Very smooth. Something About You finds Spangler digging a little deeper into soul , maintaining the fine polish of a radio track with subtle backing vocals and keys and staying back on any guitar work. Take My Time has a vague reflection of I P...