Posted in Celtic, Folk, World Music on Jun 2nd, 2010
Check Our Catalog “The Chieftains’ Paddy Moloney has been obsessed with the historical account of the San Patricios, a band of immigrant Irish soldiers who deserted the American Army during the Mexican-American War in 1846 to fight for the other side, against the Manifest Destiny ideology of James Polk’s America. San Patricio, more than merely [...]
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Posted in Jazz on Jun 1st, 2010
Check Our Catalog “…One of the best (and certainly most underrated) live records in her discography. All of Fitzgerald’s hallmarks (technical wizardry, breakneck scatting, irrepressible humor and warmth) are on full display, with a small but expressive quartet backing her performance, including pianist Lou Levy, guitarist Herb Ellis, drummer Gus Johnson, and bassist Wilfred Middlebrooks.” [...]
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Posted in Folk Rock, Rock/Pop on Jun 1st, 2010
Check Our Catalog “An acoustic LP that finds its creator strumming the guitar, crooning about love, and co-writing most of his own material…taking its cues from Jason Mraz, Ben Harper, and other folk-pop heavyweights.” –All Music Guide
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