Soul / Funk Jazz - CD Reviews (220)
Though we all know that the more things change, the more they stay the same, it’s never been more evident than in this 70s recording by this talented vocalist. This coll…
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When I first popped this one in my CD player, I had no idea that I had opened the door to yesteryear’s serious "soul" sound. Distributed by Australian company AIM, which…
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The concept of marrying hip hop to jazz-R&B is an immensely popular one, rapidly growing, expanding, and capturing almost every listener in its path. The Soul Providers …
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As a pattern emerges, it appears that Don Byron’s recordings arise from one of three origins: the making of a musical point in argument against a prevailing critical view, …
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This young, lovely native Georgian wastes no time getting the party started on this, her debut album, a collection of flavorful R&B/Dance cuts. The title track "c…
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G. Love (Garrett Dutton) has released his second solo album Lemonade on Jack Johnson's label Brush Fire Records, following his solo debut release Hustle. P…
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The cover proclaims this is danceable hard jazz and well it is. Since the inception in 1999, Monsieur Dubois has been only in Europe, playing clubs with real instruments…
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Rap and a tenor. With additional elements added by saxophonist Mars Williams, the Dizzy Gillespie track "BeBop Interlude" is a standout. This album opens with "Baghdad C…
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Gerald Albright is the mystical master of music, on top of his game, entertaining listeners with the highest quality music for more than 30 years. Known as a musician’s mus…
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An active participant within the San Francisco jazz scene, guitarist Calvin Keys has been in the trenches for years via gigs with crooner Tony Bennett, sax great Sonny S…
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Guitarist Melvin Sparks is a living legend, acclaimed for his jazz/soul/funk chops, hearkening back to the days when he performed with sax titan Lou Donaldson and a lita…
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If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then saxophonist David Sanborn must be the most flattered person in America. During the late 1980s and 1990s, there were …
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The sum of many parts often times evolves into one major triumph. Such is the case with Liquid Souls new upcoming release One-Two Punch that is a knockout in the …
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From the very first moment that I listened to a CD entitled Passing Through, I knew that jazz is one of America's greatest exports and is just as universal. Lis…
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Morph the Cat is the third solo release from Steely Dan co-leader Donald Fagen, completing a de facto trilogy with 1982's The Nightfly and 1993's K…
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Second Movement’s self-titled CD is truly a fresh sounding and understated album boasting great instrumental funk jazz music. Lead by Thomas Shaw’s keyboard wor…
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Remember Herbie Hancock’s Headhunters? Here’s the group's illustrious bassist with his second solo CD. His profile boasts of early positive feedback from reviewers all o…
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If you haven’t heard much jazz organ music, Moe Denham would be a good place to start. This CD, his fourth release, grooves with his distinctive, self-defined sound of "…
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What is it about the Midwest anyway? It’s supposed to be conservative and it sure can be, but like with any "repressive" setting, it engenders wild creativity. Doppler S…
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This CD is off the hook! The ease with which it cascades from one style to the next, and the apparent close comradery of the brilliantly organized ensemble of musicians …
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