Category: CD Reviews

Azure Hiptronics (Azuremusic, 2014) Hiptronics is a great indie release from the Netherlands by the band Azure. The group combines exciting jazz fusion, funk, and…

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Neal Morse Songs From November (Radiant Records, 2014) Neal Morse is one of the best known progressive rock artists of the post-1970s generations. He became…

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Kristin Amarie Notes from a Journey (Amariemusic, 2013) Norwegian vocalist and world traveler Kristin Amarie presents a form of easy listening music that appeals to…

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Sean Wayland Barrenjoey (Seed, 2012) Australian-born pianist, composer and keyboardist Sean Wayland is deeply inspired by jazz, funk and rock. His album Barrenjoey is dedicated…

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Al Garcia Tampering with Nature (Wandlar Productions, 2014) Tampering with Nature is the latest release by indie progressive music artist Al Garcia. The exciting composer…

View More Al Garcia, an Exceptionally Good Multi-Instrumentalist

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…

View More Brilliant and Effervescent Hiromi

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…

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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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