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Live Review: Wilko Johnson, Norman Watt Roy, Dylan Howe with John Otway. Words: Sammy Stein

Wilko Johnson/Norman Watt-Roy/Dylan Howe with John Otway  The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, was the setting for this, one of the first nights of an extensive tour Wilko Johnson and his band is undertaking – the return to normality after Covid tour. It was the first concert for over two years I had been where masks …

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Live Review: Rhodes MK8 Launch, Ronnie Scott’s

Rhodes MK8 launch – Ronnie Scott’s.  My old friend Liam Narrie was the one that sent me a message about this event, and when I heard Dan Goldman was hosting it… I had to be there.  Dan is a killer keyboard player, more specifically Rhodes, and it was just a joy to hear him play. …

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Single Review: “Waves” – Marina Florance

Marina Florance, fellow Fresh On The Net moderator and my songwriting partner of three songs is back, and this song is gorgeous. Wow..  It starts off with her accompanying herself on guitar, and singing in the lower register of her voice. There is something really calming about her vocals that I love, she just makes …

Composer,Drums,France,Guadelupe,Jazz,Review,Sammy Stein,Vocals

Album Review: “Adjusting” – Arnaud Dolmen. Words: Sammy Stein

ARNAUD DOLMEN  – ADJUSTING  RELEASE DATE: JANUARY, 28TH 2022 Arnaud Dolmen is an acclaimed jazz artist, drummer, and composer. Originally from Guadeloupe, now based in Paris, he studied drum ka from the age of five, then drums at Atelier Marcel Lollia, under Georges Troupé. As a teenager, he was part of the Kimbòl Youth Orchestra …

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Single Review: “Silver Lining” – KADI

This track starts out acappella, then keyboards, come in to accompany Kadi’s voice.  And what a voice. Kadi sings with an uplifting powerful authority,  you’re being taken on a journey here, and I’m here for it.  The chorus says “Oh there’s a silver lining trust the timing even when you’re shutting me down”, and it …