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'REVIEW: Cameron Graves, 'Planetary Prince,' Self-Released

There's a new sound emanating out of L.A. these days called West Coast Get Down. These cats don't give a flying fig about genre classifications so it's not unusual to hear the craziest sound coming out of their come'n'go collective. Heretofore, it's been a live phenomenon but as Kamasi Washington's 'The Epic' showed last year, their hip grip is tightening, the scene is set, and now it's time to swallow whole 'Planetary Prince' by Cameron Graves.
By Mike Greenblatt

  • 'REVIEW: Julio Botti, 'Sax To Tango,' Zoho Music

    Sax To Tango' (Zoho Music) is the second time around for Argentine saxophonist Julio Botti and arranger/pianist/composer/producer Pablo Ziegler on this lush project that also has Saul Zaks conducting The University of Southern Denmark Symphony Orchestra on nine by Astor Piazzola [1921-1992], three by Ziegler and a traditional waltz, and you've got one sumptuous romantic hour-plus.
    By Mike Greenblatt

  • 'REVIEW: Martin Tillman, 'Superhuman,' Self-Released

    Martin Tillman's instrument is the electric cello. His resume is power-packed, which is why he has members from the bands of Elton John (guitarist Davey Johnstone), Frank Zappa (drummer Vinnie Colaiuta), James Taylor (bassist Leland Sklar) and Toto (keyboardist David Paich) on his self-released 'Superhuman' which sounds like a soundtrack to a movie that doesn't exist.
    By Mike Greenblatt
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