Tag: Randy Newman
Paul Millns – A Little Thunder
The cover shot has Millns looking like a repo man at the end of an aggravating day, but we know better than to judge a book…this release brings us fourteen numbers from Paul, in the company of a full range of instrumentalists to complement the singer’s keyboard work.
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Paul Carrack
Paul Carrack has added value to every ensemble he has played with. His series of solo albums are rich with tuneful and relatable songs that seem to stand outside time and trends and like Randy Newman or George Jones you will still enjoy them for years to come. This time around with the release of These Days, the songcraft and top-notch players have created a genuine classic album. Carrack gives direct and informative answers, so do please enjoy this relaxed conversation…
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Dan Tyminski
The American singer-songwriter is in London for the promo on his dark artefact of a new album. We meet Dan to get the lowdown on the project and he answers all queries in this conversation hinging on how songs communicate. Thanks, Mr T…
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Michael Armstrong – Looking For The World (Single)
A new single from the Surrey songsmith and taken from a second album long in gestation but out in a few weeks. Armstrong writes on guitar and keyboards and is in the tradition of Billy Joel, Gilbert O’Sullivan, Don Fagen, Leo Sayer and Tiny Tim…just kidding with the last one, Mike!
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Robin McKelle – Melodic Canvas
Singer-songwriter McKelle found she had much to write about, after the last US Election. For this collection, she felt she could enhance the compositions by leaning in an acoustic direction and adding percussion touches to frame the vocals.
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Eric Bibb Plus Special Guest Felicia Neilsen, May 2018, Savoy Theatre, London, United Kingdom
Taking the stage solo at first and rolling into the vintage blues Going Down Slow, Bibb is soon joined by a multi-instrumental stringed instrument player, a bassist and a lively drummer, then treating the audience to some hard edged material and some softer sunshine stuff. And all parts in between.
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Suzanne Vega Announces August 2018 UK Tour
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Rita Coolidge – Safe In The Arms Of Time
I had a first listen to this new Rita Coolidge release without looking at any background notes or recording / players information, just to let the songs sink in and as a result was left with some firm impressions.
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Victor Wainwright & The Train – Victor Wainwright & The Train
This is an artist that I saw perform last year up in Camden, thanks to guitar ace Todd Sharpville. This collection centres upon his dazzling keyboard style and driving feel for electric roots music..making him a distinctly different Wainwright, to say the least! More feisty than fey, you might say…
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John Otway & The Big Band – Montserrat
The lanky guitar and vocal stylist arrives at the far-flung island on a mission and any self-respecting Otway fan would say “Haven’t these islanders suffered enough ??”
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John Mayer – The Search For Everything
A new album from the American songwriter and performer which he is about to promote in London and elsewhere. You never quite know what this artist is going to come out with, his solo albums have no great pattern.
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Chicago – Chicago II
Now we’re talking!! Studio alumnus producer and musician Steve Wilson has remixed the second Chicago album and we can hear it in clearer, punchier form. The material is strong throughout, though I have always had my favourites.
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Alex Wellkers – Have EP
From an early start playing accordion, Swiss performer Wellkers took up harp, keys and guitar finding his way to his version of the blues via freestyle rap, grunge and rock. This EP brings us five tracks, all self-produced. Tu Es Jolie has a moody acoustic piano intro and French vocal, delivered in an almost hesitant smoky alto.
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Beth Hart – Fire On The Floor
Beth Hart Fire On The Floor (Provogue Records/Mascot Label Group) Blues and soul singer finds...
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Petula Clark – From Now On
Petula Clark From Now On (BMG/Universal) The title of this new collection from the veteran showbiz...
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Gilbert O’Sullivan – The Essential Collection
Gilbert O’Sullivan The Essential Collection (Union Square/BMG) Three or four years ago, Union...
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Shaun Escoffery – In The Red Room (Special Edition)
Shaun Escoffery In The Red Room – Special Edition (Dome Records) As soon as Shaun Escoffery’s new...
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SIMO – A Cloud of Psych-Blues Rolls in From The South
SIMO A Cloud of Psych-Blues Rolls in From The South Rock-blues trio SIMO are in London on a promo...
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Nick Heyward – 20 Questions
Nick Heyward – 20 Questions An upcoming tour with other contempories, plus other creative...
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Jamie Cullum and His Big Band (Part of Prudential Bluesfest), November 2015, Indigo @ O2, London, United Kingdom
Jamie Cullum and His Big Band (Part of Prudential Bluesfest) Sunday 8th November 2015 Indigo @ 02,...
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Vonda Shepard
Vonda Shepard Lookin’ at Rookie ‘Rookie’ is the new album from American songstress and writer...
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Sunny Ozell – 20 Questions
Sunny Ozell – 20 Questions Sunny Ozell is a songstress who originally is from Reno, Nevada...
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Ron Sexsmith
Ron Sexsmith Talking Music The Canadian singer songwriter is soon back on our shores to play some...
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JD and The Straight Shot, July 2015, Half Moon Putney, London, United Kingdom
JD and The Straight Shot Tuesday 21st July 2015 The Half Moon, Putney, London, United Kingdom JD...
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Sunny Ozell, July 2015, The Social, London, United Kingdom
Sunny Ozell Monday 6th July 2015 The Social, Little Portland Street, London, United Kingdom On a...
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Sunny Ozell- Take It With Me
Sunny Ozell Take It With Me (Man in the Moon) So I received an email a while ago recommending the...
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