Category reviews

Review: Metro – Express

I’ve listened to Metro’s latest release a half dozen times over the last week. I’m not sure if I get it or I’m missing something – yes, this release is not as rocking and balls to the wall as MetroLive was,…

Review: Alan Pasqua – The Anti Social Club

A veteran keyboardist who’s played with Tony Williams in his Lifetime band, Alan Pasqua has released a seven track jewel of a fusion masterpiece that harkens back to Miles (i.e., In A Silent Way), the Headhunters, and Weather Report. In…

cover art to Christmas Present by smooth jazz artist Boney James

Boney James – Christmas Present

Boney James is now two for two for excellent holiday recordings. Almost a decade ago, I reviewed the saxman’s first seasonal CD, Boney’s Funky Christmas, and was impressed. I love the Christmas season and have a larger-than-average number of related…