Sunday, February 27, 2011

"Blues Nation" by Luther Badman Keith Blues Band (Blues Artist from Michigan)

Luther Badman Keith releases another excellent Blues CD, "Blues Nation." This album has a fantastic collection of Blues songs that are not only fun and energetic but well blended with colorful elements of Rock, Funk, and Soul. The song, "Blueswoman Looking for Love," grooves with a vibrant beat as Keith belts out some engaging lyrics. Taking the tempo down a few notches the song, "Cream In Your Coffee," features great vocals and guitar licks by Keith as his cast of musicians accompanies him with rootsy and soulful tonality. Another fun song, "Keep the Good Blues Bad," features a bold and bright horn section and crisp piano that fuse around Keith's strong and charismatic voice. Take a trip back in time when you hear the song, "What Happened To Rock N Roll," with Keith writing stylish lyrics to the great artists/songs of the 1950's. If you are looking for some fresh and original Blues, then you will really enjoy the terrific Blues album, "Blues Nation."

-Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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Saturday, February 26, 2011

"Land Of Cargessol" by Giovan Guido (Jazz Artist from New York City, NY)

Giovan Guido will amaze you with his latest Jazz instrumental CD, "Land of Cargessol." Guido, who is an extremely talented guitarist, crafts an album that has a marvelous mix of Jazz beautifully blended with the styles of Latin, Flamenco, and Funk. The song, "Au Pays de Cargessol," moves with a silky form and smooth grooves. "Dig It," is another excellent song that generates that true Jazz ambiance as the drums and bass complements the impressive guitar playing by Guido. Another engaging song, "Funjazlamenco," is just what the song title suggests: Jazz and Flamenco styles fused together to a fun and vibrant rhythm. Guido guitar talents are quite stunning and another song you can hear his talent on is, "Moncha" as he plays with a fiery passion. If you are a fan of modern Jazz music, then you will find the magnificent album, "Land of Cargessol" would be a superb addition to your Jazz collection.

-Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Elevation" by Alejandro Santoyo (Ambient Artist)

"Elevation" is the recently released New Age CD by Alejandro Santoyo and is one you will surely enjoy. The superb collection of instrumental songs on this album is richly textured and features Santoyo impressively playing the piano. The musical structure of his songs is deeply expressive and carries thought provoking entertainment. As you listen to the first track, "Nenita," you can feel the passion flowing from the piano as the delicate melody whisks you away to a soothing time and place. The palette of sweet sounds on the song, "Lullaby," instills an ambiance of peaceful relaxation. The wonderful song, "La Llorona (feat. Omar Villanueva)" is beautifully blended with crisp piano and silky acoustic guitar. The title track, "Elevation" features angelic choir voices sweetly setting a serene tone. You will thoroughly enjoy the exquisite New Age music on the album, "Elevation," especially is you are a fan of Yanni or Enya.

-Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Weaver of Dreams" by Vincent Wolfe (Jazz Artist from Ontario, Canada)

Vincent Wolfe and his latest released CD, "Weaver of Dreams," offers a wonderful collection of great classic Jazz standards mixed with a few Pop tunes. Wolfe and his ensemble of fine musicians create an album that has soft and soothing melodies that are well performed and dynamically balanced. Opening up the CD, the title track, "Weaver of Dreams," draws you in with Wolfe's charming voice surrounded by the instruments flowing with sweet rhythmic style. The excellent songs, "Tenderly" and "Send In the Clowns" are highlighted by Wolfe's passionate voice singing these dreamy lyrics with a warm and inviting style and grace. A nice addition to this album is the original song, "Divided" which was written by Wolfe and guitarist Sean Bray. This song is interwoven with charming lyrics that Wolfe sings with a delicate tonality and a nice, free flowing feel. Fans of artists, Chet Baker and Mel Tormé, will really enjoy the beautiful Jazz songs on the album, "Weaver of Dreams."

-Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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Thursday, February 24, 2011

"Heavy Water" by Carly Gibson (Pop Artist from Atlanta, GA)

The young and talented artist, Carly Gibson, releases her spectacular debut Pop album, "Heavy Water." Not only is Gibson a talented singer/songwriter, she is also an accomplished guitarist. As you listen to this album you will be charmed by Gibson's sweet and tender voice as she projects her thought provoking melodic lyrics with a fine style and grace. The song, "Rebirth," is an easy moving song that captures you with Gibson's magical voice and her crisp and clean acoustic guitar. The title track, "Heavy Water," is a pure and simple song which Gibson hypnotizes you with her silky voice as she strums to a nice catchy rhythm. "Wasting Away," is a song that has Gibson showing an edgier Rock style and also shows just how talented she is with versatile musical styles. You will definitely enjoy the delightful Pop songs on the magnificent album, "Heavy Water."

-Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"This Time I Got The Blues" by The BWB Show band (Blues Artist)

The BWB Show Band will delight you with their terrific Blues CD, "This Time I Got the Blues." This album has an outstanding collection of songs that is genuine about its Bluesy roots and keeps you entertained with its energetic passion. Not only are there great vocals, guitar, bass, piano/organ, and drums but you will also hear a bright and crisp horn section. The song, "Sombody lied," is embedded with soulful lyrics that are sung with a fiery style. The title track, "This Time I Got the Blues," features smooth vocals that are complemented by the silky horn riffs and blistering instruments. "Slippin and sliding," is a song that shows just what kind of fun and vibrant style this band has to offer. You will thoroughly enjoy the excellent mix of Blues on the album, "This Time I Got the Blues."

-Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Funky Cafe" by Skip Walker & Macrorhythm (Jazz Artist from North Carolina)

"Funky Cafe," is the recently released Jazz CD by the fantastic group, Skip Walker & Macrorhythm. This superb album is powered by smooth Jazz interwoven with body rocking funky grooves. The songs are fresh and well crafted and impresses with its soulful instrumentation. Opening up the album, the title track, "Funky Cafe," draws you into a finely tuned song that progresses with tight instrumental precision as this song carries a fun, upbeat tempo. The song, "Mama's Heaven," takes it down a notch to a slower Jazz form and has a sweet melodic melody that melts the heart and soul. "To Be Happy" and "The Murch" are songs that feature spoken words with thought provoking tonality which mingles gracefully around the smooth grooves of the stylish instrumentation. If you like great Jazz music that has soulful beats then the album, "Funky Cafe," is just what you need to hear.

- Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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Monday, February 14, 2011

(Jazz Artist from Québec, Canada

Talented vocalist, Jacinta Luis, and her latest album, "Resurgence," will delight you with her beautiful Jazz/World Fusion songs. Luis voice is sweet and charming as she expresses her lyrics with an elegant style and grace. This collection of well crafted songs is smooth Jazz at its best. The dreamy song, "I'll Be Seeing You," lets Luis' silky vocals project with a sweet sincerity as she sings with a velvety intonation. Another song, "Vacances A St. Jovites," offers a smooth Jazz rhythm that flows with a easy moving beat and is richly textured with vocals and instrumentation. Her interpretations of the great standards, "Night & Day" and "My Way" are impressive as her lustrous voice delivers a nice fresh approach to these terrific songs. The wonderful Jazz/World Fusion album, "Resurgence," will surely make an excellent addition to your Jazz CD collection.

-Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Whispering Mind" by Richard Cowdrey (Rock Artist)

The fantastic musician, Richard Cowdrey, releases an outstanding Instrumental Rock album, "Whispering Mind." The collections of songs on this CD are interwoven with a passionate guitar that draws you in with its melodic tonality. Cowdrey takes a fresh approach to classic songs such as, "Where The Streets Have No Name" and "All Along The Watchtower" and creates exciting versions that has the guitar "singing" these terrific melodies with a strong rootsy style. You will like the way he mixes it up the album with some excellent Blues on the songs, "Little Red House" and "Blues For Alican." The song, "Raising Cain," starts with sweet synth strings complementing the subtle guitar lead and then changes up to a powerful intensity. Kick back and crank up the volume to the superb music on the amazing instrumental Rock album, "Whispering Mind" as this album will really impress you.

-Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"A Sacred Journey" by Terry Barber (Classical Artist from Florida)

The amazingly talented classical vocalist, Terry Barber, lets his vocal abilities shine on the superb Classical CD, "A Sacred Journey." Barber, who is a countertenor, will truly astonish you with his exceptional ability as he sings with a stunning wide vocal range. This album offers outstanding solo and choral works that are abounding with passionate tonality. The song, "What Wondrous Love Is This," is a beautiful spiritual song that uplifts the mind and soul. Barber's interpretation of the exquisite classic, "Ave Maria (Schubert)," lets one feel his love of music as he projects a luxurious voice that resonates throughout this song. The sweet and charming song, "Simple Gifts," is magical as Barber sings with a jovial expression that is accompanied by a delightful guitar. If you are a fan of beautiful Classical music that is sung with a rich vocal style, then you will thoroughly enjoy the collection of songs on the brilliant album, "A Sacred Journey."

-Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Nothin' To Lose" by Johnny & The Mo-Tones (Artist from Wisconsin)

When you listen to the superb Blues CD, "Nothin' To Lose," by the fantastic band Johnny & The Mo-Tones, only one word comes to mind: Wow! This group has all the right grooves as their melodies are irresistible and so are the vocals and instrumentation. Opening up the album, the title track, "Nothin' To Lose," impresses with strong vocals and a vibrant energy from the piano and excellent sax riffs while the bass and drums keep the steady beat. They take the tempo down a few notches on the songs, "That's Why I Sing The Blues" and "Wish You Were Young Again" giving this album a nice variety of mixes. The song, "The White cliffs of Dover," highlights some brilliant solo work by the guitar and horn giving the audience a taste of the fantastic caliber of musicianship. Their rendition of the song, "Hey Joe," is awesome as they put a nice spin on it. Fans of the Blues will really enjoy the intoxicating songs on the spectacular album, "Nothin' To Lose."

-Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"JAMAICAN MAN" by SHARON FORRESTER (World Artist from Florida)

Sharon Forrester and her most recent single, "Jamaican Man," will put you in a spirited mood. This wonderful song has all the essence of smooth Reggae grooves. The syncopated rhythm playfully springs around Forrester's lovely voice as her lyrics are dedicated to Jamaican men and their suave features and character. There are also some great female background vocals that swirl around Forrester's vocals. The percussion is nice and simple and doesn't over power the excellent vocals. This song is nicely produced and seems to sparkle with energetic vitality as the vocals are nice and strong while the instrumentation keeps a bubbly beat. If you are a fan of Reggae music and like songs with a bouncy beat, then you will really enjoy the single, "Jamaican Man."

-Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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