Tag contemporary jazz

cover to the Bob James recording Restless

Restless by Bob James turns 25

Here’s a review I wrote of the Restless release by contemporary jazz legend Bob James in spring 1994. The album was released Feb. 8 of that year. The review holds up, but after 25 years the track I listen to…

David Sanborn and Jonathan Sanborn playing in Sanborn's home studio.

David Sanborn – Isn’t She Lovely

I remember David Sanborn dedicated each of his recordings to his son Jonathan Sanborn. Looks like Jonathan is a bassist and has given David a couple of granddaughters! Check out this intimate video of the Sanborn men playing “Isn’t She…

cover art to Reflections by George Howard with a generic chart background

Top Contemporary Jazz Chart – July 8, 1988

Here were the top-selling contemporary jazz recordings in summer 1988, according to the July 8, 1988 issue of Billboard! George Howard – Reflections Bobby McFerrin – Simple Pleasures Basia – Time and Tide Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman – Kilamanjaro David…