Tag: Paul Simon
Tiwayo – The Gypsy Soul Of Tiwayo
Tiwayo looks lean and hungry on the album cover..presumably hungry for career success. The mixture of influences drawn upon here includes reggae, folk, blues
soul and gospel. Mark Neill helms the production along with Tiwayo.
Paul Carrack – These Days (Deluxe Edition)
Carrack imbues his songs with uncommon connectivity and warmth. It is easy for any human being to recognise a situation or a dilemma sketched out by this writer and empathise, understand, ponder.
Read MoreChris Simmons Releases New Single
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Read MoreBert Jansch Collection Release Announced
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Read MoreJack Carty & Gus Gardiner – Hospital Hill
This is a special project from Carty and Gardiner, recorded out in Sydney. The pair have worked together on many occasions, so this collection has the working relationship already established and hence the concentration here is on the impact of the material, Members of the Australian Chamber Orchestra are heard during the programme
Read MoreJoan Armatrading – Not Too Far Away
One of our leading and most grounded singer-songwriters returns with a brand-new set of songs. Armatrading remains the illuminator of human dilemmas, the midwife of melodies. Her subject matter never seems to stray too far from the personal, the heartfelt, the relatable.
Read MoreTommy Emmanuel
The Australian guitar stylist is back in the UK for some shows. Ahead of these, we were able to run some questions past the prince of the Fretboard…
Read MoreAn Evening With Chevy Chase, January 2018, Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom
The ‘An Evening With’ concept is not a new idea but it has been used with many people from various walks of life; comedians, radio presenters, politicians, musicians and film stars. The idea of being in intimate surroundings with an individual you admire, respect and enjoy is something that appeals to many people.
Read MoreImagination feat. Leee John – Retropia
We have much time for Leee John. He makes great records, can readily turn his hand to jazz and we have never seen him give a bad performance, rather he has given some of the best we have seen, singing like an angel and giving his muscular band room to explore the funk. Here we have a set of twelve new songs plus some extra’s. And very welcome, too.
Read MoreJanis Ian – The Essential 2.0
There’s always room for a Janis Ian compilation album and this double might be the strongest yet. It certainly has lots of highlights and for the newcomer to this stalwart artist’s work will be a revelation. Broadly chronological, this is a trip through a creative artist’s world and back again. Quite a trip from guesting on the very first Saturday Night Live TV show to filling concert halls worldwide today…
Read MoreMatt Andersen – Honest Man
He’s from New Brunswick but this record was put together in New York, under the eye of producer Commissioner Gordon.
Read MoreMark Sullivan – Making His Mark
When we heard Mark’s latest single which blends musical skill with a warm message, we rather suspected that he had been influenced by some of music’s finest… one way to find out – we sounded him out with a set of questions. Enjoy his responses below and watch out for his live performances. Many thanks Mr Sullivan…
Read MoreRachael Sage – Choreographic
Our favourite beguiling musical creature of the night returns with a quite different set of songs from the excellent Blue Roses and this time the compositions reflect her unplanned foray into what some call ‘reality TV’ and the US production ‘Dance Moms’.
Read MoreEric Johnson – EJ
Texas guitar slinger Eric Johnson can pump out blues-rock riffs and solo’s soaked with delay with the best of them BUT on this release the ambience is pastoral and reflective to show another side to his skills.
Read MoreCornbury Music Festival 2017 Announces Headliner Bryan Adams
Cornbury Music Festival 2017 has confirmed that Canadian international superstar Bryan Adams will...
Read MoreJack Savoretti – Back Where He Belongs
Jack Savoretti – Back Where He Belongs Singer-songwriter Jack Savoretti is an incredibly...
Read MoreHusky – 20 Questions
Husky – 20 Questions This Australian duo interested us here at JLTT and we offered them one...
Read MoreBloom Twins – 20 Questions
Bloom Twins – 20 Questions The Bloom Twins are 19-year-old identical twins Sonia and Anna...
Read MoreVonda Shepard
Vonda Shepard Lookin’ at Rookie ‘Rookie’ is the new album from American songstress and writer...
Read More20 Questions With Red Butler
20 Questions With Red Butler Red Butler are a four-piece blues rock band from the United Kingdom...
Read MoreJoe Satriani – Shockwave Supernova
Joe Satriani Shockwave Supernova (Legacy Recordings/Sony Music Entertainment) Now I had heard of...
Read MoreRuss ‘Hitman’ Alexander – 20 Questions
RUSS ‘Hitman’ Alexander – 20 Questions Russ leads the New York-based Hitman...
Read MoreMick Martin – 20 Questions
Mick Martin – 20 Questions We asked the US blues stalwart whose distinctive harp and vocal...
Read MoreJerry Lawson – Just A Mortal Man
Jerry Lawson Just A Mortal Man (Red Beet Records) Jerry Lawson was the lead singer and founding...
Read MoreHugh Phillimore (Founder of Cornbury Festival)
Hugh Phillimore Interview We sometimes go to festivals. We sometimes wonder how they come...
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