Gift to the creative artist: positive images in, positive images out. On the other hand, garbage in, garbage out.
Chris Washburne is a superior hard bop player.
It quickly becomes apparent that in the gray area between jazz, R&B and soul, Tony Adamo is one of the top voices.
Unlike anything heard before. This is jazz for the 21st century.
"The Hallmark Sessions" is an extraordinary release. Breau plays beautiful chords (sounding a little like Johnny Smith in spots) and inventive single-note lines. It is remarkable that this music was not released until 2003, but a happy event that it was finally put out. This is a must for Breau fans and an important release for all jazz guitar lovers.
One cannot help but be impressed by this music. The musicianship is top-notch, the performances unpredictable and full of surprises, and Eric Starr's writing is consistently inventive.
Rob Mullins is a diverse keyboardist capable of both crossover and bop.
Punishing honest mistakes stifles creativity. I want people moving and shaking the earth and they're going to make mistakes.
When you do something "selflish" you'll feel constricted and restricted. You won't be happy.
A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again.
Customs may not be as wise as laws, but they are always more popular.