Category: CD Reviews

Hiromi Alive (Telarc/Concord, 2014) Japanese keyboardist and composer Hiromi Uehara has captivated international music audiences and music critics with her effervescent and innovative style that…

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Carl Verheyen Mustang Run (Cranktone Entertainment, 2013) Virtuoso guitarist and composer Carl Verheyen is one of the most reputable session musicians in the West Coast…

View More Carl Verheyen Takes Inspiration from the Rhythm Section

Grus Paridae Passes By (GPD001, 2014) Passes By is the first single by a new Finnish progressive/art rock collective called Grus Paridae. It’s only two…

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Froskull Froskull (Groovestand compendium, 2014) Although Nashville calls itself Music City, it is primarily known for its country and country-pop music scene. However, Nashville has…

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Dreadnaught Have a Drink with Dreadnaught (Red Fez Records 713757705110, 2013) This 5-track EP is a partial view of the forthcoming full-length album Hard Chargin’…

View More The Exquisite Unforeseen Sounds of Dreadnaught

Steve Khan Subtext (Tone Center, 2014) On his latest album titled Subtext, American guitarist Steve Khan shows his passion for Latin American music by using…

View More Steve Khan Delivers Superb Latin Jazz-Infused Album

Marty Walsh The Total Plan (Weber Works, 2014) Accomplished guitarist Marty Walsh has released a solo instrumental album titled The Total Plan where he showcases…

View More Marty Walsh’s Guitar Allure

Landmarq Origins (Synergy Records, 2014) British rock band Landmarq is approaching its 25th anniversary year and is celebrating it with a two-CD anthology titled Origins.…

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Renaissance Symphony of Light (Symphonic Rock Recordings, 2014) The new Renaissance album, Symphony of Light, is in reality a reissue of the 2012 indie release,…

View More Symphony of Light, a Fine Tribute to Michael Dunford