This show was everything a summer outdoor concert should be.
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Music Review: Wes Montgomery – ‘So Much Guitar!’ (Remastered)
One of the legendary guitarist's underrated albums has been reissued as part of Concord Music Group's Original Jazz Classics Remasters series.
Read More »Music Review: Roomful of Blues – ’45 Live’
At the ripe age of 45, a live show from this jumpin' blues band celebrates even older American musical traditions.
Read More »Music Review: Kurt Edelhagen Orchestra – ‘Orchester Kurt Edelhagen’
Big Bands Live offers another helping of fine jazz from the archives of Südwestrundfunk.
Read More »Music Review: Blackmore’s Night – ‘Dancer and the Moon’
Blackmore's Night may not have re-invented themselves, but their latest album of familiar music should please their fans.
Read More »Music Review: Oliver Jones – ‘Just For My Lady’
Classical violinist Josee Aidans joins this fine jazz trio.
Read More »Concert Review: Cool Ghouls at Brick & Mortar Music Hall, San Francisco, CA 7/18/13
Rising SF local band Cool Ghouls show the Brick & Mortar audience a couple tricks off their sleeves - and why they're making a name in the city's music scene.
Read More »Concert Review: Phono del Sol: Music and Food Festival, San Francisco, CA 7/13/13
The third annual Phono del Sol Festival in San Francisco brings a summer afternoon of garage, psych and other local treasures in the sunshine.
Read More »Music Review: Little G Weevil – ‘Moving’
Little G Weevil provides great old-style blues with original songs done with acoustic instruments.
Read More »Music Review: Merry Clayton – ‘The Best of Merry Clayton’
This compliation of Merry Clayton's solo work reveals a technically perfect and talented singer who lacked fire and emotional conviction.
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