BY BILL BENTLEY Ray Charles, A Message From The People, Concord Records 1972 was pretty rough sledding in America, especially for the have-nots and those needing some help. President Richard Nixon was re-elected, Vietnam was still roaring full-tilt … [Read more...]
Bentley’s Bandstand: Ray Charles, Magnolia Memoir, Ronnie Earl
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Bentley’s Bandstand: Townes Van Zandt, Tito Puente, Marshall Crenshaw
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BY BILL BENTLEY Various Artists, Poet: A Tribute To Townes Van Zandt, TVZ Records If you already know the music of Townes Van Zandt, there is no need to say he's one of the greatest singer-songwriters of our lifetime. He is all the way up there, … [Read more...]
Bentley’s Bandstand: Gary Burton (with Pat Metheny), Candye Kane, Tom Brosseau
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BY BILL BENTLEY Gary Burton, Pat Metheny, Steve Swallow, Antonio Sanchez, Quartet Live, Concord Records Gary Burton's bands have been making mesmerizing music for a very long time. It could be because Burton's vibraphone has a touch of the eternal … [Read more...]
Bentley’s Bandstand: Johnny Adams, Kurt Elling, Lissa Hattersley
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July 6, 2009 by Leave a Comment
BY BILL BENTLEY Johnny Adams, The Great Johnny Adams Jazz Album, Rounder Records The Crescent City's hidden musical treasure, the man none other than Dr. John once called "the greatest soul singer out of New Orleans ever," never … [Read more...]
Kenny Aronoff: The Drummer’s Drummer plays the Bowl
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June 30, 2009 by Leave a Comment
BY BILL BENTLEY At this stage of his storied career, it would be easier to list the people Kenny Aronoff hasn't performed with. The Massachusetts native (and North Hollywood resident) received his first national attention in John Mellencamp's band … [Read more...]
Bentley’s Bandstand: Adam Hood, Otis Taylor, Ha Ha Tonka
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June 28, 2009 by 1 Comment
BY BILL BENTLEY Adam Hood, Different Groove Saguaro Road Records Everyone needs a second chance. Especially someone as inspired as Adam Hood. He originally released this album in 2007, and though it gathered fair notice in some circles, … [Read more...]
Bentley’s Bandstand
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June 19, 2009 by Leave a Comment
BY BILL BENTLEY Larry McDonald, Drumquestra, MCPR Music From one of modern music’s most celebrated percussionists comes an album that not only defies description, is also guaranteed to provide enough inspiration to have entire blocks of … [Read more...]
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