John Hilderbrand

  • Bob James Goes OUT THERE

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    After God knows how many albums, Bob James still has a few surprises up his sleeve. You’ll hear it the second you put in his upcoming CD Morning, Noon…

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    Joshua Redman Plugs In

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    “I always thought someday I’m gonna do a different kind of record. I’m gonna do a record that has more electric textures, that has wider sonic variety, I’m gonna…

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    Joshua Redman Quote

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    I read a quote from Joshua Redman in a recent Borders magazine. I thought it was appropriate for the first entry at this site. “Jazz is going in all…

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    Review: Hiroshima – Between Black and White

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    Hiroshima celebrates 25 years as a band this year and 20 years since the group first hit the instrumental charts. Their unique East-meets-West sound is on full display on…

  • cover art to Boney's Funky Christmas from smooth jazz musician Boney James
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    Boney James – Boney’s Funky Christmas

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    [This is an archived review I wrote at some point between 1997 and 1999.] The ads for Boney’s first holiday release call this “the album to put on after…