Sunday, October 23, 2011

"Lush Life" by The Valerie Gillespie Ensemble (Jazz Artist from Florida)

You will be charmed by the exquisite musical talents of Valerie Gillespie and her fabulous Contemporary Jazz CD, "Lush Life." This album showcases some fine talented performers on the saxophone/vocals, piano, upright bass, and drums. The finely crafted songs are magnetic and will seep subtly into your soul as this album offers songs that are either instrumental or with thought provoking vocals. Opening up the CD, "Beautiful Love," is a beautiful instrumental featuring the enchanting sax playing a warm and inviting melodic melody. The title track, "Lush Life," reveals passionate and soulful vocals that are dynamically brilliant. "Caravan," has a mysterious tonality at first and then kicks in with a vibrant rhythm creating a delightful melody. If you are a fan of Jazz music and like artists such as Diana Krall or Dizzy Gillespie, then you will definitely enjoy the superb Jazz album, "Lush Life."

-Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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Sunday, October 2, 2011

"Reduced & Maximized by Reform" by Reform-Jesper Bergman (Jazz Artist)

The the talented band, Reform, creates an excellent collection of Progressive Jazz music on their latest album, "Reduced & Maximized." The well crafted instrumental songs on this album are set to a laid back ambiance. Opening up the CD, the song, "Spooky," is just what its title implies. It casts off a mysterious tonality as the guitar plays a melodic melody while the drums and bass follow up with a catchy tight riff. Another song, "G-Blues," is quite soulful as the bass reels you in with a Bluesy riff and the guitar once again catches your ear with a wonderful melody. "Cream," is a song that will stimulate your soul with its Rock style and edgy appeal. The last track, "Mountain," has that same solid Rock allure and this song has a magnetic attraction. If you like an album that offers a little Jazz, Blues, and Rock, then the fantastic CD, "Reduced & Maximized" is just what you need to hear.

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Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team