Sunday, June 26, 2011

CD Review – Angels of the Sun, by Fred Thrane

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The debut album by former classical guitar professor Fred Thrane (pronounced Trana) belies any perceived notion of stuffiness that might be ...
Friday, June 10, 2011

DVD – United Kingdom of Ipanema, by Roberto Menescal, Andy Summers, and Cris Delanno

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In the fall of 2008, shortly after the conclusion of the Police reunion world tour, guitarist Andy Summers was invited by Brazilian bossa n...

DVD – Andy Summers: Guitar

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The 1998 two-volume Hot Licks guitar instruction VHS video starring the Police guitarist is finally on DVD, and it’s worth getting if you’re...
Saturday, June 4, 2011

CD Review – Autumn Sky, by Blackmore’s Night

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Blackmore’s Night, a unique musical group led by legendary Deep Purple/Rainbow guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and his wife, singer/songwriter C...
Saturday, May 28, 2011

CD Review – Spiritual Piano, by Steven C

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The latest album from pianist Steven C features music with a message, and the message is resoundingly good. The message is not an obviousl...
Saturday, May 21, 2011

CD Review – Underground, by Lisa Hilton

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On her latest album, pianist Lisa Hilton and her combo offer up an eclectic serving of jazz that never fails to satisfy. Hilton is backed ...
Saturday, May 7, 2011

CD (Fan) Review – Up Close, by Eric Johnson

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The first new studio album in five years from Grammy Award-winning Texas guitar hero Eric Johnson has finally arrived, and it’s quite the tr...