I always enjoy discovering new groups that successfully fuse various genres, coming up with a unique sound that showcases their individual musicianship. 4te, with members from Hong Kong and Taiwan, is a jazz quartet that delivers their collective knowledge that combines elements, style, and melody that line up perfectly while accenting the power of the musical term ‘forte’ for which the band has taken their name. On their debut release “City Jazz” available as a stereo Hybrid-SACD from evosound, the supergroup reimagines ten Cantonese and Japanese classics into a melding of fusion, smooth, and modern jazz that is a magical combination of musical worlds. Comprised of leader and musical… Continue Reading

Mary Fahl has just released her new album “Can’t Get It Out of My Head” which looks back to some of the essential music that has brought her sustenance and clarity by reinterpreting songs from her greatest inspirations. Of course, Pink Floyd is part of that mix, especially given that her first surround sound extravaganza completely reinterpreted their classic Dark Side of the Moon. Also, on this new album fans will find songs penned by the Moody Blues, George Harrison, The Rolling Stones, ELO, Neil Young and others. These modern and rearranged versions were conceived during pandemic times and are her tribute to the music that defined her as an artist. For those not yet familiar with Fahl,… Continue Reading

When the film “Nothing But The Blues” was broadcast in the U.S. on PBS in 1995, it was nominated for an Emmy® Award. Now the blues of Eric Clapton burns even brighter with the release of an upgraded 16:9 4K Blu-ray for its long-awaited official release. Additionally, a new soundtrack with more than an hour of previously unreleased live performances recorded in 1994 during the legendary guitarist’s tour supporting his Grammy®-winning, multi-platinum blues album “From the Cradle” have been included too. Written and produced by Scooter Weintraub and executive produced by Martin Scorsese, the documentary includes an in-depth interview with Clapton conducted by Scorsese. Throughout the… Continue Reading

I grew up in a home with parents that greatly appreciated classical and opera, thus, it is clearly no wonder that my tastes for music run so wide and deep into the intricate. As I was venturing into modern jazz and progressive rock, the New Age genre was coined, much due to the work of Will Akerman of Windham Hill records. The beauty and expression of this particular genre has continued to embed itself in me, and this latest release from world renowned guitarist Walter Strauss touches deeply into that vein. On his 2022 release, “For Melody, Wherever She May Find Me,” the isolation of the pandemic led the guitarist to immerse himself into the transcendent power of great melodies. Pulling… Continue Reading