Music Scene

With his latest release, Mud Morganfield – They Call Me Mud released in March 2018 on the Severn Records label, Mud Morganfield, son of the late Blues master Muddy Waters, proves the apple did not fall far from the talent tree, as a singer, songwriter, and Blues musician, with 12 exceptional tracks that will make Blues fans want to pick up a copy a give it several listens.

John Mayall, the Godfather of British Blues, along with Greg Rzab and Jay Davenport deliver live Blues at their best on the their latest release, John Mayall – Three For The Road – A 2017 Live Recording released on the Forty Below Records label, which hits the market on February 23, 2018. After giving this release several listens, it just keeps getting better.

Jason Marsalis delivers the instrumental Jazz goods on his latest release, Jason Marsalis and the 21st Century Trad Band – Melody Reimagined: book 1 released on the Basin Street Records label. Featuring Jason Marsalis on vibes, Austin Johnson on piano, Will Goble on bass, and Dave Potter on drums, with special guests: father Ellis Marsalis on piano, and brother Delfeayo Marsalis on trombone, this release is sure to set vibe fans’ hearts afire.

Looking to Jazz up the Christmas holidays? Dave Koz and Friends – David Benoit, Rick Braun, Peter White – 20th Anniversary Christmas album released on the Concord Music Group is perfect to create a festive atmosphere.For the past 20 years, Dave Koz and friends have helped Jazz fans celebrate the holiday season. For 2017, Dave Koz teams up with friends, pianist David Benoit, trumpeter Rick Braun, and guitarist Peter White to create holiday magic on the 11-track album. Joined by …

Blues singer, songwriter, guitarist Casey James took time from touring to speak with Luxury Experience about his new fabulous release, Strip It Down, as well as about his life. From learning to play guitar at age 13, to being a finalist on American Idol, to his musical journey through life, Casey James is clearly an inspired talent who looks ahead and builds on each experience; he is also an extremely nice person.

Casey James hits his mark dead-center with his new 14-track Blues release, Casey James – Strip It Down, produced by Grammy® Winner Tom Hambridge. Joined by Ron McNelley, Tommy McDonald, Delbert McClinton, Pat Buchanan, Muscle Shoals Horns, Tom Hambridge, and Wendy Moten, former American Idol finalist Casey James proves his talent as a singer, songwriter, and guitarist.

Broadway star Telly Leung is a "triple threat" – a theater term for someone who can act, sing, and dance. With a host of top-Broadway shows under his belt, including his current role in the hit Broadway musical – Aladdin, as well as television appearances including the role of Wes the Warbler on Glee, he is someone who continues to prove his mettle. Telly Leung takes time from his busy schedule to speak with Luxury Experience.

Alastair Greene – Dream Train is a mélange of Blues and Southern Rock across 13-tracks of excellence with original music written by Alastair Greene featuring the trio of Alastair Greene, Jim Rankin, and Austin Beede, with an illustrious line-up of special guests including Walter Trout, Mike Finnigan, Dennis Gruenling, Debbie Davies, and Mike Zito, released on the Rip Cat Records label. If you love Blues and Southern Rock, you are going to love this release, I sure did! From start …

Eliane Elias – Dance Of Time marks Brazilian Jazz pianist, singer, songwriter, composer’s 24th album. Released on the Concord Music Group label, this outstanding 12-track release has already earned two Latin Grammy® nominations for Best Latin Jazz Album and Best Engineered Album. The album celebrates the music that influenced Eliane Elias while growing up in Brazil, as well as the 100th anniversary of samba, so put on your dancing shoes and get ready for romance with this spectacularly brilliant release …

Writing about music since college, when I saw the book, Leo Fender: The Quiet Giant Heard Around The World written by Phyllis Fender and Randall Bell, I knew that it was a book I wanted to read, as guitarists have long cherished Fender guitars. Written by Leo Fender’s widow, Phyllis Fender, and Randall Bell, who grew up in the same neighborhood as the Fenders, and whose father worked for the Fender company, the book is filled with fun, personal anecdotes …