7D Media artist: Deep Energy Orchestra - The Science Of Sound - New Release Review

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The Science of Sound, by Deep Energy Orchestra and it's really strong. Opening with Morning Over Madrid, Gary Husband on keys creates a thought provoking intro invoking mystery, developing into a solid theme with powerful rhythmic basis. Reinforced by Jason Everett on seven string fretless bass and further expanded by Ann Lindquist on flute and firmly anchored by Don Gunn, this is a super opener. Captain Quirk has a terrific progressive feel led by Don on drums and Everett on bass. Adam Holzman on keys, fleshes out the field with melodic electric violin by Joe Deninzon and Mark Lettieri on guitar really rips it paired with Holzman. Another track I really like is The Secrets of Subtraction with it's funky rhythm and power bass lines / drum bottom by Everett and Don. Husband on keys paired with Jimmy Thomas on guitar really sails creating synergy that makes them seem as one. Very nice. Trey Gunn on Warr guitar joins Deninzon on violin and Holzman on keys, Don on drums and Everett on bass for the more aggressive, Solar Playground. This is a real romp and one that will get you working up a sweat. Wrapping the release is Stargazing with Deninzon on electric violin joined by Rachel Nesvig on violin, Brianna Atwell on viola and Phil Hirschi on cello, joined by Everett on bass and Don on drums, creating an eastern flavored anthem... a summary closing theme. Very nice. 

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Origin Records artist: Anthony Branker & Other Ways of Knowing - Manifestations of a Diasporic Groove & Spirit - New Release Review

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release (March 20, 2026), Manifestations of a Diasporic Groove & Spirit, by Anthony Branker & Other Ways of Knowing, and it's complex and intriguing. Opening with The Children of Lyles Station, Anthony Branker is once again creating highly intelligent music with exceptional musicians. Simona Premazzi opens with an interesting piano line, reinforced by Steve Wilson on sax. Premazzi further develops the theme with Rudy Royston on drums and John Hebert lays out an excellent bass solo anchored by the piano vamp and Royston really punching high. Strong opener. Freedom Water March has a real lyrical theme that develops between Wilson and Premazzi. Wilson, on soprano sax, creates a jagged melody, reinforced and elaborated by Premazzi on piano with only light but authoritative support by Hebert and Royston. Aimee Allen sings the intro on Stolen Sisters, and a floating flute melody by Wilson sets the intro. Breaking into a rhythmic, far more structured melody led by Pete McCann on guitar and then Wilson on flute, Premazzi on piano, Hebert on bass and Royston on drums, this track really moves. Allen's "Brazilian style vocals, and a strong solo by Hebert make this one of my favorites on the release. Wrapping the release is Afro Mosaic Soul Babies with it's monster bass line by Hebert and tight drum work by Royston. I really like the delivery by Wilson on sax, contrasting with Premazzi's piano. McCann breaks loose with some exceptional guitar lead really kicking this track. Developing an excellent groove with Wilson, Hebert and Royston, this is a very solid closer. 

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Ruf Records artist: Mitch Ryder - Songs From The Road - New Release Review

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Songs From The Road, by Mitch Ryder and it's a solid rocker. Opening with Lilli May, Mitch Ryder fronts the band on vocal with Laura Chavez and Sean Athens on guitars, Tomek Germann on bass, Denis Palatin on drums and Lea Worms on keys. On bluesy, All The Fools It Sees, Ryder digs deep with nicely phrased soul vocals with glistening keyboards by Worms and Athens on acoustic guitar lays in some real tasty riffs. Latin flavored, Oh What A Night has really great movement focused by Palatin and Germann and a sweet piano solo by Worms really works nicely. Chavez dishes up a blistering guitar solo and Worms' backing vocals with Ryder make this one of my favorite tracks on the release. Chavez and Athens pair up nicely for dual guitar leads on War and the texture of this track really suits Ryder's vocal style. Athens steps up with a real nice guitar solo on this one and Worms ramps up the heat on organ. Country flavored, It Wasn't Me, features Athens on slide guitar. Ryder crafts the tale with stinging guitar lead by Chavez and Worms on organ and the tight drum rhythm of Palatin. Wrong Hands is another solid rocker with quite a bit of swagger. Chavez and Athens dish on the Richards style rocker with mean intent and Worms on electric piano adds real brightness. A jam on The Doors', Soul Kitchen really is pretty strong giving Chavez a wide berth to lay down some soulful riffs and showing her chops. Worms creates a Manzarek feel on keys and Ryder does a real nice job on the Lizard Kings' lyrics. Very cool. Wrapping the release is ballad, The Artist featuring Ryder singing with Worms on electric piano and keys. Solid closer for a cool concert.

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Murali Coryell - Soul Of A Nation - New Release Review

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Soul Of A Nation, from Murali Coryell and it's a driving blues rocker. Murali Coryell, son of famed fusion guitar wizard, Larry Coryell is ready with his 10th studio album. Opening with blues rocker, Pardon Me, Coryell on guitar and vocal is joined by Bill Foster on bass, and Peter O'Brien on drums. A straight up track with a solid groove and interesting phrasing is a solid opener. Rocker, Severe Anxiety, is one of my favorites on the release with a strong melody and relentless guitar work. Very cool. Title track, Soul Of A Nation, has a R&B feel and strong radio opportunity with a great melody and an almost Darryl Hall vibe. Coryell really digs in on Ukraine War Cries with it's blues basis and gripping vocals, really giving Coryell the platform to make his guitar scream. Very nice. Wrapping the release is laid back soul track, Eyes Wide Open with a smooth melody and Mayfield like melody. With Ernie Durawa on drums, Lannie Hilboldt on bass, Will Owens Gage on guitar and Joe Morales on sax, this is a solid closer. 

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Michael Vincent - Sky Blue - New Release Review

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Sky Blue, from Michael Vincent and it's a cool, edgy, rocker. Opening with C'mon C'mon, Michael Vincent isn't reinventing the wheel but he does have a solid grasp of the sound that permeated the early 2000's. Chord driven rhythm and lead vocals by Vincent with lead guitar by Scott Warren, Dave Mendoza on bass and Anthony Fulgar on drums makes for a cool opener. Pop track, Rain Downtown is a solid radio track with solid vocal blending from Vincent and Mendoza. Nightlights is solid ballad featuring Vincent up front on vocal and Fulgar pushing the track with a solid foot drum and Jeff Jacoby on keys. Wrapping the release is another solid rocker, The Longest Time with a straight up rock beat  and a super melody featuring Vincent and Mendoza on vocals.

 

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OA2 Records artist: Steve Kovalcheck - Buckshot Blues - New Release Review

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release (April 3, 2026), Buckshot Blues, from Steve Kovalcheck and it's a lively set. Opening with Happy Train, Steve Kovalcheck on guitar outlines the melody with chords and runs the fretboard with confident phrasing. Backed by Jon Hamar and Jeff Hamilton on drums (with exceptional foot work), this is a spring opener. I particularly like the remake of Haggart's, What's New, with it's low slung swing, anchored by Hamar's bass line and excellent guitar lead by Kovalcheck. Check out that funky back beat on Donald's Juke Joint. With snappy cymbal work by Hamilton, bluesy lead by Kovalcheck with an occasional stinger and rich bass lead by Hamar, a definite standout. Latin rhythm on Daydance gives Kovalcheck a great showcase for his guitar work and another exceptional bass lead by Hamar driven by Hamilton on cymbal and rimshots. Laid back. Fast Eddie is one of my favorites o the release with clean, tight guitar lead by Kovalcheck. Hamilton on ride cymbal and an understated by steady bass lead by Hamar makes this my favorite on the release. Another standout is Crab Lantern Blues with Kovalcheck really rocking the blues. Hamar on bass pushes it over the top making this another of my favorites on the release. Wrapping the release is a updated take on Hank Snow's (Geoff Mack's) I've Been Everywhere with Kovalcheck taking the high lead and Hamilton really splashing the cymbals over Hamar's bass line. Hot closer. 

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Pour Soul Records artist: Johnny Max and His So Called Friends - New Release Review

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Johnny Max and His So Called Friends and it's a great blend of NO blues, country, rock and a big pot of fun. Opening with You Can Do Better Than Him, Johnny Max on vocal leads the way with Jim Casson laying down a great NO style drum rhythm and Bill Evans on piano. Mitch Lewis and Dylan Wickens, and Wayne DeAdder add real nice guitar riffs and with Steve Goldberger on bass this is a fun opener. Another track with a bit of attitude and with an easy country beat, I've Said All The Sorrys I'm Gonna Say, should get some good airplay with super lyrics and vocals. Max on vocal is joined by DeAdder who also does some cool guitar work and Casson on drums keeps a steady keel. One of my favorite tracks on the release is I've Never Met A Bridge, with it's country blues feel. N. Jay Burr on tuba adds great bass lines and Max's vocal delivery is perfect over a basic guitar rhythm by Lewis. Another favorite is Memphis Women & Fried Chicken with Wickens playing some wicked guitar lead and Max really grinding in the soul music with backing vocals by Suzie Vinnick, and Quisha Wint and warm organ work by Evans. Excellent. Kiss From Joanne really has a Lowell George flavor with Casson really keeping it tight under Max, Vinnick and Wint on backing vocals. DeAdder's slide work really adds the right spice and with Russ Boswell on bass and Casson on piano. Really nice. Wrapping the release is s cover of The Goldcoast Singers' Plastic Jesus. Max singing this clever track along with Lewis on acoustic guitar is a perfect closer for a truly enjoyable release. 

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Origin Records artist: Carl Schultz - The Road To Trantor - New Release Review

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The Road To Trantor, by Carl Schultz and it's described as the soundtrack to a science fiction movie that only exists in his head. Opening with Journey, Carl Schultz on sax lays out the theme with Adam Benjamin on keys creating an environment. With light cymbal text and a tight snare rhythm by Alwyn Robinson, Zack Teran on bass, Tim Wendel on guitar creates rhythmic dialog joined back by Schultz to conclude. Interesting opener. Uneven time signature on the intro of Caves of Steel gives Schultz a wide land for his sax work and super tight drum work by Robinson a strong passage to Benjamin on keys. A cool guitar improvisational passage by Wendel is some  of my favorite work on the release. Gladia is a strong composition with Schultz on flute paired with his own sax work in call and response on melody over a super guitar rhythm by Wendel. Extending further on sax with Benjamin on piano, and Schultz again on flute... very nice. Wrapping the release is upbeat, The Spirit of Adventure, with a poppy sax lead by Schultz. The definite radio work of the release, Teran's bass work shines nicely with Benjamin's rhythmic piano work throughout and exceptional drum work by Robinson. 

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7 dmedia artist: Trey Gunn & David Forlano - Select Habits of Invertebrates - New Release Review

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Select Habits of Invertebrates, by Trey Gunn & David Forlano and it's mind expanding. Opening with title track, Select Habits of Invertebrates the duo creates a flexible electronic soundscape anchored by percussive lead and intriguing sonic phrases. With the addition of electronic expressions and glitches. This is really a strong opener. Litigation of the Monkey features Forlano on alto sax forging the primary theme and Gunn's unworldly guitar explorations. This is really quite interesting and spatial. Wrapping the release is The Wind That Ended History with an interesting rhythmic tonal vamp, overlaid by flowing soundscape. Cavernous electronics, looped rhythms and abstruse themes give this track a confident footing. This is a complex recording and one that is best listened to in entirety for best possible digestion. 

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Origin Records artist: Michael Dease with the MSU Jazz Trombones - Spartan Strong - New Release Review

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Spartan Strong, from Michael Dease (with the MSU Jazz Trombones) and it's super. Opening with Huesos Con Clave this set is off to a hot start. This track features over the top trombone solos by Aidan Clark, Dan Parrish, Altin Sencalar, Drew Kilpela, a strong bass trombone solo by Chris Glassman, and a hot piano solo by Xavier Davis and well as hot rhythm by Keith Hall on drums. Excellent opener. Randy Brecker's Some Skunk Funk provides a great platform for some outrageous trombone work by  Sencalar, Kilpela, Glassman and Parrish with Davis on piano and Hall on drums. A Latin spin on Carmichael's The Nearness of You has a light and aiery feel. Nanami Haruta blows an exceptional trombone solo on this one with full trombone backing. Really nice. Sharel Cassity original Composition, Song of Those Who Seek, features a strong trombone solos by Eli Howell and Charles Scanlon, alto sax solo by Cassity and with Ethan Frank on piano, Reuben Stump on bass and Brian Allen really tight on drums. Steve Turre's Groove Blues really lays in the slot with Pablo Muller-Santiago, Hannah Davies and Michael Dease really grooving on trombone with Frank's perfect phrasing on piano. Their trio lead really does sound great. Benny Golson's Blues After Dark, follows an easy shuffle and showcases (in order) Daniel Bear on trombone, Charles Grace Jr. and Gina Benalcazar-Lopez on bass trombone, Davis on piano, Andrew Kim on trombone, Kyle Quick on bass trombone, Keith Hall on drums and Ken Tompkins on trombone. Wrapping the release is Pettiford's spirited, Blues In The Closet with Bridgette Setters, Kilppela, Parrish, and Sencalar, on trombone and Glassman on on bass trombone followed by Dease. Excellent closer. 

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Maremil Music artist: Alex Lopez - Retro Revival - New Release Review

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Retro Revival, from Alex Lopez and it's a solid blues rocker. Opening with One More Time, Alex Lopez on guitar and vocal leads an updated blues number with acoustic rhythm and fiery electric lead by Lightning of Memphis Lightning. Vocal harmonies and with the backing of Steve Roberts on bass and Kana Leimbach on drums make this a solid opener. Soulful vocals by Lopez make When I Sing The Blues a standout track with simple arpeggiated rhythm guitar and basic drum and bass backing. R&B track, What The World Needs Now has a super beat and Lopez's vocals saturated with keyboard backing and an electrifying guitar solo by Lopez works great. Cranking up the rock edge a bit with a solid rock riff and heavy bottom and kick drum, Angry has real attitude. Wrapping the release is Keep On Living with ringing acoustic guitar and subtle vocals. Settling into an easy rock rhythm George Harris adds to B Bender guitar work giving the track a nice balance. 

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The Outernet - The Light & The Fury - New Release Review

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The Light & The Fury, from The Outernet and it's electrifying. Opening with The Fury, Phil Turcio on keys and Emilio Kormanic on guitars lead a high paced fusion track with an excellent presentation. Romping bass lines by Pete Mollica and tight drum work by Pete Drummond leave you breathless. Excellent opener. The Crossing is a super composition with an aggressive bottom. Mollica and Drummond are anything but subdued with excellent rhythm work and Turcio splashes in a bright piano solo to cap this one off. Menacing Images has a driving bottom and Drummond plays intense drum lead paired closely with Mollica and Turcio, Kormanic rips on guitar again and takes things down in tempo but without losing the enthusiasm with thought provoking piano work. Another strong track. Running From The Aliens (Pt I) has a great lead guitar rhythm melody synched with Turcio on keys and  Mollica and Drummond reinforcing the rhythm. An energetic, clean bass lead by Mollica is exceptional making this one of my favorites on the release.  Wrapping the release is beautiful, The Light, led elegantly by Kormanic on guitar caressed by Turcio on keys . This is an excellent release and a great fusion performance.

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Charles Tiner - Good Soul - New Release Review

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Good Soul, from Charles Tiner, and it's a solid mix or soul, rock and blues. Opening with Be A Man, Charles Tiner on keys and John Virgin develop the intro. Tiner with rich lead vocal leads the way and fluid guitar riffs by Virgin backed by Jamahi Patterson on drums and Charles Fox on bass for a deluxe opener. Easy blues, Blue Moon really showcases Tiner's soulful vocal work joined by Regina Stewart-Byrd and strong guitar lead by Travis Aldridge. Very cool. Theo Fisher lays in some real nice sax work on Peace By The River, a powerful vocal track featuring Tiner really digging in on enveloping keys. Solid radio track. R&B track, She Made A Move On Me is one of my favorite tracks on the release with a lightly funky rhythm by Tiner on keys, Virgin on guitar and William Bryant on bass. A strong radio track is Don't Be A Fool Too Long with Tiner on lead vocal and keys, backing vocals by Johnetta Jay Williams and Conrad Lee on lead, rhythm and bass guitar. Very nice. Wrapping the release is Put Your Money On Me, an easy shuffle pairing Tiner's vocal and keys with Chris Camp on harmonica, Fox on bass and backing vocals by Sandra Chappel, and Stewart-Byrd. Very nice closer. 

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Reckless and Blue - Seven Deadly Gins - New Release Review

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Seven Deadly Gins, by Reckless and Blue and it's  solid blues rocker. Opening with Come Back, Shaunda Fry on lead vocals sets the charge with George Williams on slide guitar, Tom Dillard on bass and Steve Gaskin on drums. Pounding opener. Slow blues track, Triftin' Blues is a nice showcase for Williams who has the mic and shines on lead guitar.  With Allen Anderson on keys providing a firm rhythm and a solid bass line by Dillard, this track has strong footing and Fry's lead vocals on the second phrase is powerful. Burnin' Daylight is another track featuring Williams on lead vocal and guitar. Fry's vocal work adds nice depth and Anderson's key solo is solid. If The Blues Was Whiskey is my favorite track on the release with nicely blended backing vocals by Annie Phillips and Ernie Martinez and just the right amount of edge. I also like Williams' saturated tone on guitar adding richness. Wrapping the release is cool blues, Stormy Night in Denver. With solid lead work by Williams and added horn work by Jeff Miguel and Derek Banach on trumpet, this is a strong closer for the set. 

 

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Corey Ledet Zydeco & Black Magic - Live In Alaska - New Release Review

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Live In Alaska by Corey Ledet Zydeco & Black Magic and it's a super party. Opening with This is All I Want, Corey Ledet  starts the party with rowdy vocals and accordion with Jean-Paul Jolivette on drums. Soulful, I Just Wanna Be Your Loving Man, keeps the sprit with the addition of solid backing vocals by Cecil Green, James Adams, and Julian Primeaux who also adds some tasty guitar riffs. Creole Cruising is one of my favorite tracks on the release with a great Isley Brothers feel. Ledet creates the melody with accordion and tight drum rhythm by Jolivette on drums. Soaring guitar lead by Lucien Hayes really elevates the track and tasty piano work by Cecil Green adds the perfect depth. M'Ape Gonn A Dauphine is a solid blues great vocals and accordion by Ledet and featuring a super guitar solo by Primeaux and soulful keyboards by Green. Wrapping the release is a Zydeco rocker with a driving beat. Hayes and Primeaux really get the guitar riffs flowing and Green on keys really amps things up. This is a super closer for a super party cd. 

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The Scott Silbert Quartet - Dream Dancing, Celebrating Zoot Sims at 100 - New Release Review

I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release,  Dream Dancing, Celebrating Zoot Sims at 100, and it's a solid tribute. Opening with Porter's Dream Dancing, Scott Silbert on tenor sax sets a warm and supple melody over a crisp Bossa beat by Chuck Redd on drums, with Amy Shook creating a super lead bass solo and Robert Redd adding super depth on piano. Van Heusen's Deep In A Dream is paced by Robert on piano and Silbert has strong rich tone on tenor sax, driven by Shook, who also lays down some mighty chops on bass. Fred Coots' You Go To My Head is actually a favorite melody of mine and Silbert really nails it on tenor. Robert's bright piano phrasing sets the melody off nicely making this one of my favorites on the release. Johnny Mandel's Low Life has a great swing with Silbert really getting in the groove, punctuated by Robert on piano. Wrapping the release is killer track, JJ Johnson's Wee Dot. Silbert gets on the tenor and rides it hard. Super piano work by Robert, and another super bass lead by Shook, all tied together by Chuck makes this an excellent closer. 

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OA2 Records artist: Gil Livni - All In - New Release Review

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, All In , by Gil Livni and it's terrific! Opening with Wonder Woman, Gil Livni is hot out of the gate with scorching hot guitar riffs with Amit Friedman on sax sharing the floor. Yonatan Riklis on organ and Yonatan Rosen on drums round out the band for one of the hottest openers I've heard in a long time. Excellent! Bluesy shuffle, All In is led by Friedman on sax and Rosen on drums. Holds it tight. Friedman really gets this track rolling with incredible phrasing warmed by Rikles on organ. I love Livni's jazz blues fusion soloing  with great contrast by Riklis who lines up his own organ attack. Really stellar. A Latin fusion twist on Lennon/ McCarthy composition, I Want You, is so cool. With it's spot on rhythm by Rosen, interesting rework, excellent guitar lead by Livni, and earthy exploration by Friedman and deep organ tension by Rikles... wow! Granted has that R&B funk sound powered by the flaming fingers of Livni on Riklis on organ and Rosen on drums. Breaking back is Friedman who sails with sax adding the power horn that you'd expect on this sound but without approaching cliche. Rikles gets his turn leading on organ with Livni picking up rhythm. This track will keep you moving. Buddy Johnson's classic, Since I Fell For You, is framed by Friedman on sax with light guitar and organ under the melody. Livni, really digs in with a blues feel, dashed with excellent jazz phrasing giving this track legs. Riklis owns  this track with his bluesy organ taking it to the streets. Very very nice. Wrapping the release is bluesy shuffle, Gentleman's Blues giving Livni a great chance to really stretch on guitar. His hands are great and his chops are fat. Friedman slides into a sax super groove with his hard bop phrasing and Riklis knows just what to do to keep the fire hot. His lead work is strong and supple yet full throated when he steps on the gas. This is a strong closer for an really hot release. 

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