By S. Victor Aaron, Something Else! Michael Olatuja primarily does work as a sideman, but one that’s in-demand from the likes of Shakira, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan and Terence Blanchard. … Read More
By Ross Boissoneau, Something Else! Darren Barrett takes a side trip to delve into the innovations of Nyle Steiner, creator of the EWI, popularized by such innovators as Michael Brecker. … Read More
By Ross Boissoneau, Something Else The Brecker Brothers appeared on hundreds if not thousands of recordings, by the likes of James Taylor, Todd Rundgren (“Hello It’s Me”), Aerosmith (“Same Old … Read More
By Preston Frazier, Something Else! ROBIN MCKELLE – ALTERATIONS (JAZZ/POP): There’s a danger in navigating well-worn pop standards. Singer Robin Michelle seems to jump into the challenge with both feet. … Read More
By Preston Frazier, Something Else Say Yes is the latest release by versatile singer La Tonya Hall. She recorded this first new work since 2009’s It’s About Time in between … Read More
By Preston Frazier, Something Else No. 3. CATHERINE RUSSELL – ALONE TOGETHER: Never content to rest on the past, Catherine Russell delivers 13 stellar interpretations on this new Best of … Read More
