​In addition to his tour band consisting of Will Laurin (drums / vocals) and Jacob Clarke (bass / vocals), Jones also brought back his bandmate and keyboardist Jesse Whiteley. His wife Brit sings some harmonies on several songs, but also the thirteen-piece horn section and the seventeen-piece backing band are significant in the songs. Jones' convenient voice timbre, his brilliant guitar work and the tight rhythm section are structural for the songs. The swinging opener "Blue Jean Jacket" is like kicking in an open door for Jones. And with Robert Johnson's "It's Obdacious," the blues history is more than respected. We look forward to seeing JW-Jones at IBC 2021. Superb and highly recommended release..! And now replay...

​Little Richard named Billy Wright as his greatest source of inspiration, which is also evident from the here collected A and B sides of all the singles Billy Wright recorded for Savoy between 1949 and 1954. Formidable blues and rhythm & blues by someone who, despite his talent, could not connect with the well known artists of the genres.

A nice introduction to Synthonic. I don’t doubt it that we’ll hear more from him!

​An album to treasure in a quiet spot, ideal for you and your lover. Nicely done, Antonio!

​track "Seeing Sideways" could well be his "signature song". Great guitar grooves, heavy blues rock riffs, some rare ballads and instrumental culmination points. It is actually the deciding factor for this release. Handsome..!

​The songs that Jamaica Johnny & His Milagro Boys recorded between 1957 and 1961 were a mix of covers and originals. It is also remarkable that he recorded commercials soaked in calypso for the Amstel beer. He also proves that the Dutch language lends itself to a nice calypso with ‘Op Een Klein Stationnetje’.
In these somewhat strange times, the happy and festive calypso songs of Jamaica Johnny are sure to bring you some sunshine.

​Once more Laurent immersed us into the music of Klaus Schulze. Recommended to those who love cosmic music. 

​Sylvia Bennett has delivered a gem with this new album, and I hope that she breaks through internationally!

​This album is the perfect soundtrack for this summer, different because of the Corona pandemic. I want more!

​Naomi Adriaansz has delivered her debut EP with 5 original funky sax tracks. I’m convinced that she’s going to make it internationally!

​The songs on the album "Portraits" are a retrospective collection of songs from Ben's first three albums "Lincoln's Man", "Land Of The Shadows" and "What We Lost". Albums registered in the period between 2005 and 2012. Unfortunately they were never officially released in Europe. They are also three records that scored particularly well in the folk-based singer-songwriter, roots-related charts. Bedford is a songwriter in the tradition of musical icons such as Bill Morrissey and Woody Guthrie

​Believe in the future, despite every obstacle, and you will survive.  Paul Cauthen has a lot of talent and a strong character what brings him to exceptional hights.

Lost in heaps of shit…the excellent album ‘Breakdown On 20th Avenue South’  from folk/americana musicians Buddy & Julie Miller as a duo.  One of the best releases of 2019 and out on New West Records.  Do me a favor and listen, you won’t be disappointed.

​The English Embassy Records was a budget label that released covers of famous hits. These vinyls were sold exclusively at the Woolworths supermarket at a lower price than the original recordings. The showpiece of Embassy was Maureen Evans. Later she managed to achieve some success through Oriole Records.
This collector, released by Jasmine, bundles Maureen's recordings that she made between 1958 and 1962 for both Embassy and Oriole. Recordings that are still worth listening to, also because of Maureen's beautiful voice. Too bad she was overshadowed in the early 1960s by the careers of a Dusty Springfield and Cilla Black. Nevertheless, this compilation is a wonderful release.

​This is a philosophical and hopeful instruction manual to continue this year in a better way. 

​This album honors the doctors, nurses of the COVID-19 pandemic, and remembers the victims. If you like free or avant-garde jazz, try this one.

​In the fifties and sixties, the days of cordless telephones, internet and social media were still far away. The phone, then of course still with cord, was, besides personal contact and letters, about the only form of communication. Adults used it more for business or personal purposes, then it was an ideal tool for teenagers to chat with their sweethearts. Sometimes these conversations boosted the phone bill, so that more than ever, parents were forced to curb these love contacts.
Bear Family Records collected 28 telephone relevant tracks and pressed them on ‘Talking On The Telephone’. The result is a compilation full of rock 'n' roll and teen pop gems. Fantastic album!

​With such a repertoire we also are looking forward to enjoy a live performance. Honest stories, fine melodies, masterfully crafted.

​Fans of soul jazz will love this album, as it makes me think of the heydays of the CTI label. 

​An intriguing transformation of a classical work towards modern jazz. 

​America may claim to be the cradle of rockabilly, but England also came up with a not unkind number of bands. What I always found a plus and still find is that the UK bands within rockabilly still have their own sound. A sound that instantly catapults you to a live gig in some pub. You can enjoy this delicious British Sound on ‘Stack ‘Em Up’ by The Holloway Echoes.
Versatility, ambiance and a sense of humor run like a thread through this album. ‘Stack ‘Em Up’ is already one of my toppers of 2020!

​Strong debut from the Dutch band Outside Revelation. Heavy and intense, energetic rhythms and powerful vocals.  

​‘Quatro’ tries to be a musical meeting place, that strives to bridge the differences between us. 

​This debut album testifies of Vanderlei’s own distinct musical concept as bandleader! 

​Bart Ryan is still an unknown star in this polyphonic music landscape. Born was in LA, but moved to Nahsville to weave fame as a session musician. He has another handsome and very divergent record to promote. The ten tracks are infused with soulful blues, exciting blues rock and some intimate ballads. He even shrugs his acoustic dobro for the closing and Mississippi Delta enthusiastic song "Desire". And then now replay please...!