Perhaps the most striking thing about Sarah Brightman is how clear her voice is. I’ve had plenty of opportunities to experience the world’s top selling soprano do what she does best. With countless CDs and concert DVDs gracing our collection and tickets to Brightman’s show in Vancouver providing part of my better half’s Christmas present,… [Read more…]
November 19, 2008
Aptly, Denise Donatelli begins What Lies Within with a tune called “My Shining Hour.” Brimming with confidence and common sense, she is a jazz vocalist with purpose. What Lies Within is her second record, her first with Savant Records. Joined by a company of Los Angeles jazz session players, Donatelli takes the forefront with style and panache, providing illuminating vocals… [Read more…]
November 4, 2008
Chick Corea is one of the most fascinating figures in all of jazz fusion and avant garde music. Working with Miles Davis on albums like Bitches Brew and In a Silent Way, Corea experimented and added a sense of originality and innovation to the recordings. His use of the Fender Rhodes electric piano was particularly noteworthy. After his… [Read more…]
November 4, 2008
A while back, I was fortunate enough to review the latest record from Montreal indie rockers The Dears. I found Missiles to be a rich and generous record, offering a more stripped-down rock and roll sound while maintaining the band’s famous graceful, cinematic atmosphere. The band, now down to the duo of vocalist Murray Lightburn and keyboardist Natalia… [Read more…]
November 30, 2008
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