Love & Revolution
Nicola Conte: Love & Revolution
Conte is making some of the most consistently enjoyable records I've heard lately. This one features some great vocal performances and the band is in fine form. This sounds almost like a continuation of his "Details" record, albeit with some slight personnel changes. Highly recommended.
Real Life Stories
Donald Harrison: Real Life Stories
Talk about an album that grows on you, I don't remember how I ran across this one but I'm happy I did. Great playing (albeit with lots of restraint), the song selection is excellent and it's nicely recorded. Recorded over 10 years ago, it still sounds vital and fresh.
Phil Ranelin, with Henry Franklin & Big Black: Perseverance
I met Henry Franklin in Japan back in 1983, but had been familiar with his "The Skipper at Home" LP from a few years before. He's got a distinctive sound and style on the upright bass and it works beautifully with Ranelin's Trombone work.
Soul on Soul
Dave Douglas: Soul on Soul
Certain records just get under your skin (but in a good way). This is one of them. Buy it.
Just A Little Lovin'
Shelby Lynne: Just A Little Lovin'
Transcendental music, familiar due to repeated listenings of the Dusty Springfield original yet Lynne brings out a lot that Dusty left in the studio. Highly recommended on vinyl...