Artist : Esperanza Spalding Album : Emily’s D+Evolution (2016 Concord) Tracks : 12 Artist website : www.esperanzaspalding.com OVERVIEW : BACKGROUND Esperanza Spalding is a fantastic musician. I have been a casual fan since learning about her. She’s also a Berklee alumni like me. We also have the double bass and bass in common. We’ve probably even studied with […]
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CD Review: Pat Metheny – “One Quiet Night”
CD Review This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010. These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins. Artist : Pat Metheny Album : One Quiet Night (2003 Warner Bros.) Tracks : 12 Artist website : http://www.patmetheny.com/ REVIEW OVERVIEW While this album is far from a current release, it […]
CD Review: Noisettes – “Wild Young Hearts”
CD Review This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010. These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins. Artist : Noisettes Album : Wild Young Hearts (2009 Vertigo/Universal) Tracks : 11 Artist website : http://www.noisettes.co.uk REVIEW OVERVIEW The Noisettes are from the United Kingdom and this is a review of […]
CD Review: Norah Jones – “The Fall”
CD Review This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010. These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins. Artist : Norah Jones Album : The Fall (2009 Blue Note/EMI) Tracks : 13 Artist website : http://www.norahjones.com OVERVIEW This is the fourth studio album from Ms. Jones since she took […]
CD Review: Diana Krall – “Live in Paris”
CD Review This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010. These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins. Artist : Diana Krall Album : Live In Paris (2002 Verve Records) Tracks : 12 (11 live + 1 studio recording) Artist website : www.dianakrall.com OVERVIEW If you like jazz with […]
CD Review: Wynton Marsalis – “He and She”
CD Review This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010. These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins. Artist: Wynton Marsalis Album: He and She (2009) Tracks: 22 Artist website: http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/ OVERVIEW: If you’ve never heard of Wynton Marsalis, you will remember him now. (Hopefully.) This was an absolute […]
CD Review: Allen Hinds – “Falling Up”
CD Review This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010. These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins. Artist: Allen Hinds Album: Falling Up (2009 Hindsybabe Music) Tracks: 9 Artist website: http://www.allenhinds.com OVERVIEW Allen Hinds is a very well known man in the world of guitar. He has been […]
CD Review: Lisa Ekdahl – “Give Me That Slow Knowing Smile”
CD Review This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010. These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins. Artist: Lisa Ekdahl Album: Give Me That Slow Knowing Smile (2009 RCA) Tracks: 9 Artist website: http://www.lisaekdahl.com OVERVIEW Lisa Ekdahl is a veteran Swedish singer-songwriter. This is her latest offering. The […]
CD Review: Matt Cusson – “Matt Cusson”
CD Review This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010. These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins. Artist: Matt Cusson Album: Matt Cusson (2008 Cuesound Records) Tracks: 12 Artist website: http://www.matt-cusson.com OVERVIEW What a great debut album! Mr. Cusson has found a beautiful way to delicately weave a sonic […]
CD Review: Diana Krall – “Quiet Nights”
CD Review This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010. These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins. Artist: Diana Krall Album: Quiet Nights (2009 Verve Records) Tracks: 10 + 2 Bonus Artist website: www.dianakrall.com OVERVIEW This is Diana. Krall’s latest effort. It is great! Though she has not […]