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Yellowjackets: Yellowjackets (1981) Yellowjackets: Yellowjackets (1981) The Yellowjackets are what I call one of the jazz super-groups of my generation. Their success has been both critical and commercial (they've won multiple Grammy awards), and their longevity (over 20…
Mike Stern: Upside Downside (1986) CD Review Mike Stern: Upside Downside (1986) CD Review Mike Stern's debut CD launched a successful solo recording career that continues to this day (and I have every one of his releases). His instantly recognizable playing style is only matched in…
Donald Fagen - Morph The Cat 2006 CD Review Donald Fagen - Morph The Cat 2006 CD Review It's finally here: another Steely…err…Donald Fagen CD! This once-per-decade phenomenon (Fagen's third solo release since 1982) has been highly anticipated by Steely Dan fans everywhere, and I'm happy…
Dave Weckl: Master Plan (1990) Dave Weckl: Master Plan (1990) From the time Dave Weckl burst on the scene as the drummer in Chick Corea's Electric Band, you could tell he was something special. It wasn't just his technical virtuosity, or his integration of…
Michael Franks: Dragonfly Summer (1993) Michael Franks: Dragonfly Summer (1993) Michael Franks was in top form for this release: catchy, cynical lyrics and great music from great musicians. By the time he got to the 1990's, Michael Franks was basically assembling different bands…
Jeff Lorber: Worth Waiting For (1993) CD Review Jeff Lorber: Worth Waiting For (1993) CD Review Fans of the 1970's group Jeff Lorber Fusion (like me) were thrilled when, after a seven year hiatus from solo recordings, he returned to his fusion jazz roots with this release that was, well, Worth…
Jeff Lorber: Flipside (2005) Review Jeff Lorber: Flipside (2005) Review While it didn't win the Grammy, Flipside was deservedly nominated for "Best Pop Instrumental Performance" in 2005. Over the years, Jeff Lorber has had success as a performer, producer, arranger,…
Ray Obiedo: Perfect Crime (1989) Ray Obiedo: Perfect Crime (1989) Ray Obiedo's excellent debut release was followed by five more over the next 10 years, after which he seemingly disappeared from the music scene. While the decline in jazz recording artist contracts…
Ray Obiedo: Sweet Summer Days (1997) Ray Obiedo: Sweet Summer Days (1997) While all six of Ray Obiedo's CD's are quite good, I'd have to say this one was the "sweetest". If I had to rank them, I would place Sweet Summer Days a very close second to his debut release: …
Mike Stern: Between The Lines (1996) Mike Stern: Between The Lines (1996) Let's establish one thing from the start: Mike Stern is one of the greatest jazz guitarists of our time. He is unique stylistically, musically, and technically. By the time this CD was released,…