The latest release from GA-20 – GA-20 with Charlie Musselwhite: Blues Now, melds generations of music genius fusing Swamp Blues, Chicago Blues, and more to craft a release that will hold its own for generations to come. Bringing Grammy award winner Charlie Musselwhite’s 60+ years of Blues mastery along with the “youth” of GA-20 was Blues and music chemistry at its best. Blues Now: Crazy Love, I Can’t Hold Out, I’ll Change My Style, Big Stars Falling, Universal Rock, The …
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The latest release from the Kevin Peter Jones All-Star Band – Blues Alley is a masterclass on Jazz, Fusion, and Improvisation by some of the greatest musicians creating music today. Musicians like Randy Brecker, Eric Marienthal, Jeff Lorber, Dean Brown, Cheikh Ndoye, Lenny Castro, and Kevin Peter Jones will show you what Jazz Fusion is all about. The 10-track 78+ minute all instrumental release will carry you away to your own Utopia. Blues Alley: Walk Tall, Hudson, Valdez in the …
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The latest and first live release by Tommaso Starace – Tommaso Starace Organ Trio – Live at The Beaver Inn is a unique “live” look at the musicianship of three stellar musicians. The release is composed of seven covers from the Jazz, Latin, Brazilian, and Funk song books. Lending their individual feelings across the covers provides for a beautiful musical journey, for which I wish I could have been there to experience, but luckily, I have the release to spin, …
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Carmen Ratti Band featuring Jill Dineen – Come to Me, released on the MoMojo Records label, is due on the streets May 8, 2026, so make sure you have this on your must buy list. The release features 11 original tracks and is a blend of genres highlighting the depth of the Carmen Ratti Band and Jill Dineen. Winners of the 2023 Golden Gate Blues Society, the Carmen Ratti Band continues to expand their following and one spin of this …
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March has become the month of wines, and that was the case for a fun day of wine and food at the Slow Wine NY 2026 held at Eataly, Liberty Street, Manhattan, NY on March 9, 2026. With more than 200 wines from 38 producers representing the global wine market and coupled with the outstanding food provided by Eataly, and add in an amazingly warm day in New York, you could not ask for anything more. If you are not …
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A cold and snowy February day in New York City was not going to get in the way of experiencing the current and next releases of Brunello di Montalcino wines hosted by Consorzio Del Vino Brunello di Montalcino, and held at 583 Park Avenue in the heart of New York City. I looked forward to the Benvenuto Brunello NY event to sample the latest releases alongside other denomination wines of the territory. With just under 200 bottles to be experienced, …
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Two-time GRAMMY nominee and four-time Blues Music Award winner Duke Robillard celebrates the release of Blast Off! with Duke Robillard and His All-Star Band, which shows love to American roots music – Jazz, Blues, Swing, and R&B. The 12 track release, with 3 original songs and a cast of Who’s Who musicians, will get you swinging, bopping, tapping, and dancing as the release looks back to the 50’s and 60’s melded with new music. This marks Duke Robillard’ first release …
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The latest release from Nicholas Payton – Nicholas Payton – TRIUNE is not your typical Jazz release as it is a reunion of musicians, esperanza spalding and Kariem Riggins, from their 2010 ensemble, and their individual jazz chops infuse the tracks with a unique fusion of sound. The seven track release shines as it covers five original tracks from Nicholas Payton and two covers by Geri Allen. TRIUNE: Unconditional Love, Ultraviolet, Jazz is a Four Letter Word, Let it Ride, …
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The latest release from Mud Morganfield – Deep Mud is a class in how Chicago Blues should be performed. Mud comes from a long heritage of Chicago Blues via his legendary father, Muddy Waters, but it took Mud time for him to “get my blues,” and show off his magnificent vocals along with his stunning writing skills. Written from his heart as his life changed with the passing of his biggest supporter from day one, his mother. If you want …
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The latest release from Kirk Fletcher – Keep On Pushing is a salute to the Blues. Kirk Fletcher known as a Blues extraordinaire, lays down Delta Blues, Chicago Blues, West Coast Jump Blues, Funky Blues, and more across the 10 track release, and coupled with his mastery of vocals this is a commanding, passionate, and compelling release. Keep On Pushing: It’s Love Baby, Just A Dream, I’m Gonna Dig Myself A Hole, Every Dog Has Its Day, Lost Love, Croke, …