The Urban Music Scene.com
March, 2010 Edition. Vol. 35
(The Week of 3/8/10 thru 3/13/10)
Joe Sample & Randy Crawford
Lets take a step back in time for this wonderful connection between joe Sample & Randy Crawford as they combine talents to perform the hit track from back in the day - "Street Life"! No doubt, a powerful composition!
Then for the music seeker: a New Album/Recording bringing one of Grovers' biggest concerts to CD is coming out May 18th, 2010 called "Grover Live". Click here to get the scoop!
For all the new releases in Jazz, please click here & be directed to the list!
(All music shown below are available for purchase through Amazon.com!!! Click corresponding arrows on the CD covers to listen &/or purchase)
~ Song Samples & Reviews ~
Peggy checked out the new album from keyboardist Alan Hewitt & "Retroactive"!
The second offering from saxophonist Rob White, released a few weeks ago called "Keep Riding" is on display here on the jazz page! Take some time & play back a few song samples & let us know your thoughts!
It takes a special discerning ear to feel the power & direction Mr. David Sanborn brings to all of his projects. The one in question, "Only Everything", happens garner major attention. Come listen for yourselves!
One listen to Everette Harps sound will get you in a trance. The long time saxman revisits the traditional jazz front according to our new writer on the spot - Randy Mahon, as he reviews Everette's new project "First Love"!
Scoot down & make some room, Freddie "Ready" Washington is in the house! And so is Randy Mahon as he drops a line for the contemporary jazz fans from all over the globe in reviewing "In The Moment"!
Sax instrumentalist Art Sherrod, Jr. has something to offer, along with a slew of guest stars, for the creation of "Seasons" from Pacific Coast Jazz. Terrill Hanna spared some time to examine the musical material!
Our Main Man Rob Young touched on an intricate piece of progressive jazz sounds coming from saxophonist Benny Reid in "Escaping Shadows"!
Did you just read the article on the news page about Bruce McKenzie & wanted a little bite of "After Dark"? Well, you have reached the destination!
Peggy Oliver slipped on the disc from Marcus Johnson & after a thorough listen, was indeed impressed. Her write-up of the new album "Poetically Justified" is ready for viewing on the scene!!
For someone who has 'More To Say' about her career & the music she loves, Terri Lyne Carrington's "More To Say....Real Life Story: Nextgen" is the big ticket for the Jazz world! Filled with insatiable grooves & more, Ms. Oliver delivers her thoughts on the new disc!
Richard Elliot returns with another soul flow for instrumental jazz music in Rock Steady. T. Hanna Took a look into the project & shares his thoughts!
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