Ginetta’s Vendetta, Pocketful of Cool | The Vinyl Anachronist
Just last week I was discussing the flugelhorn, and how I was considering this mellow cousin of the trumpet as the next musical instrument I’d like to learn. After [...]
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Denise Mangiardi, Brown Book | The Vinyl Anachronist
If Denise Mangiardi‘s Brown Book comes off as far more ambitious than the average release from a jazz singer, that’s because Mangiardi is far more than just a [...]
7Ray, Jazzy Zoetrope from Pro-Ject Records | The Vinyl Anachronist
7Ray’s Jazzy Zoetrope is the inaugural release from Pro-Ject Records–yes, that Pro-Ject, the manufacturer of some of the most popular turntables in the world. [...]
Michel van der Aa, Time Falling | The Vinyl Anachronist
Here’s a cartridge aligning tip for you–before you start listening by ear to see if you’ve done everything correctly, use a familiar recording to check your [...]
Sunset Canyoneers | The Vinyl Anachronist
How many of y’all love The Flying Burrito Brothers’ Gilded Palace of Sin or The Byrd’s Sweetheart of the Rodeo? How about Nashville Skyline? Despite the [...]
Dave Soldier, Zajal | The Vinyl Anachronist
Whenever I see an album from Dave Soldier in my review pile, I know that I have to put on my thinking cap or open my mind or just generally be prepared for anything. [...]
John Vanore, Primary Colors | The Vinyl Anachronist
Out of the blue, I’ve developed a fascination with the flugelhorn. I’ve even gone online once of twice to shop for one. At my age I’ve thought about [...]
Sinne Eeg & the Danish Radio Big Band, We’ve Just Begun | The Vinyl Anachronist
I’m still struggling with my approach to big band jazz lately, and how to search for the recordings that will truly engage me. A couple of years ago I dove in head [...]
Kosmos G, Elektrik Teke | The Vinyl Anachronist
A couple of years ago I reviewed the debut album from B3B4, an innovative jazz organ quartet led by Hammond B-3 maestro Kevin Gerzevitz. I wrote, “Every new [...]
Eamon Ra, Meat Bones Chemicals Electricity | The Vinyl Anachronist
Singer-songwriter Eamon Ra, in his bookish spectacles and hat, might remind you of Marshall Crenshaw, who might have reminded you of Elvis Costello, who might have reminded [...]
