By: Doug Ramsey, Arts Journal (Rifftides) It may be too easy to take Louis Armstrong for granted. After all, he is one of the greatest musicians of the Twentieth Century. … Read More
By: Doug Ramsey, Arts Journal We continue our survey of albums, mostly recent, all part of the unceasing Rifftides effort to make you aware of music that the RT staff deems … Read More
Doug Ramsey, ArtsJournal For a time, a cyst on his jaw threatened to end Don Braden’s playing days, but following his recovery the tenor saxophonist and flutist sounds as confident and … Read More
Doug Ramsey, ArtsJournal The Chicago pianist’s low-key approach to solo piano might lead to wool-gathering that would justify the name of his label. But he bolsters the album’s harmonic depth … Read More
