NEWS FLASH: Ranjit Barot is the new drummer for John McLaughlin's killer live band 'The 4th Dimension.' The group will be touring Europe this July (I'll post dates and locations as they are announced). Barot and McLaughlin have recorded together on McLaughlin's Floating Point album (2008), and Barot's fantastic debut solo release Bada Boom (2010). The 4th Dimension also features Gary Husband on keys and drums, Etienne Mbappé on bass, and of course, McLaughlin on guitar.
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March 2011
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Current Listening
Some cool stuff I've been listening to lately.
Striking debut from the killer modern jazz quartet of keyboardist Scott Kinsey, bassist Matt Garrison, drummer Gary Novak, and vocalist/percussionist/secret weapon Arto Tuncboyacian. Imagine a neo-Weather Report sound with a strong 'world music' vibe. Great record. John McLaughlin guests on one track.
CAB's latest is a great heavy fusion disc recorded live in November 2010. With Tony MacAlpine on guitar, Bunny Brunel on bass, Virgil Donati on drums, and Dennis Hamm on keys.
Highly eclectic, almost cinematic jazz and fusion recording from the Chicago-based duo of Dani Rabin on guitar, and Danny Markovitch on sax. Cool stuff if you are looking for something different.
Mr. Big's first new album in 8 years features the return of the original lineup (with Paul Gilbert back on guitar). Great all-out rock record. Killer playing.
March 28, 2011
March 26, 2011
Scott Henderson Review and Interview at Jazzuality.com
Thanks to JP at Strat-O-Blogster for the tip on this one... Jazzuality.com has a new interview up with Scott Henderson, as well as a review of his March 20th gig at the Hard Rock Cafe in Jakarta.
Jazzuality Live Review: Scott Henderson Trio - Hard Rock Jakarta
Jazzuality Interview: Scott Henderson
Frank Gambale Interview for I Heart Guitar
I Heart Guitar has a short but sweet interview up with Frank Gambale. Gambale discusses his new gear, and his new gig with Return To Forever IV.
I Heart Guitar: Interview - Frank Gambale
March 22, 2011
Photos: Michael Landau at the Compound Grill - March 16th 2011
Found this great set of photos from Michael Landau's March 16th gig at the Compound Grill in Phoenix AZ. Many thanks to Ima Stratoholic (nice!) for posting these. Check out his YouTube profile for some videos of the show as well.
Photos: Michael Landau at the Compound Grill - March 16th 2011
March 19, 2011
March 14, 2011
And the winners are...
Lisa Petersen, Ken Polvino, Lee Wertman and Andrew Zakrzewski! These lucky folks have each won a copy of the new Jeff Beck album Rock n Roll Party Honoring Les Paul. Congratulations! Thanks to everyone who entered the giveaway!
