Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington is nothing short of prolific, not only in the face of jazz, but of modern music as we know it. A pianist, composer and bandleader, Duke’s output encompasses multiple band ventures and thousands of compositions and recordings over a 50-year span. His most popular works include …
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Album Review: Gideon King & City Blog
Gideon King and City Blog’s self titled album is a jazz/pop/soul swirl of sound with an assortment of members that make up the group, each bringing their own eclectic sound to the LP. “See in Double” is the second track on the album and also one of the strongest. …
Read More »Interview With Gideon King of Gideon King & City Blog
A highly musically educated new release is coming out of New York City and it is in the form of Gideon King & City Blog. King’s musical IQ is off the charts and his jazz-rock fused new album City Blog will illustrate that point from beginning to end. He recently spoke …
Read More »A Legend on the Rise – An Interview With Nicolas Meier
Nicolas Meier is a prolific Swiss guitarist currently residing in London, England. Meier’s multi-genre playing style and ultimate knack for virtuosity earned him widespread attention in the jazz, rock, and metal scenes of the United Kingdom. He is perhaps most recognized for his work with the legendary Jeff Beck. Last …
Read More »Album Review: Phony Ppl — Yesterday’s Tomorrow
Since their debut LP three years ago, we haven’t heard much from Phony Ppl, but today we were lucky enough to get a brand new album: Yesterday’s Tomorrow. If this is the first time you’re hearing about Phony Ppl, you need to make up for lost time. These guys are …
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