Eric Bibb – Diamond Days
Bibb is a fine guitarist and singer, and here proves a very capable songwriter. It's hard to pin him down - you could call...
Albert Lee – Road Runner
England's hottest country picker's last Sugar Hill release, 2003's Heartbreak Hill , was a nice tribute to his former bandleader, Emmylou Harris - albeit...
Pat Martino – Remember: A Tribute to Wes Montgomery
Pat Martino - Remember: A Tribute to Wes Montgomery
This is not the first time legendary guitarist Martino has paid tribute to the man credited...
Ray Davies – Other People’s Lives
Ray Davies - Other People's Lives
This is the type of record few artists make. Each song is carefully crafted, the lyrics are marvelous, and...
Donald Fagen – Morph the Cat
Donald Fagen - Morph the Cat
Of all the records associated with Steely Dan, Walter Becker, and Donald Fagen, this may be the best since...
Mimi Fox – Perpetually Hip
The first thing you notice about Mimi Fox when she begins the single-note original melody of the title track (the first cut of this...
Jeff Golub – Temptation
Lots of folks think Golub's playing has grown a little too slick and "smooth" for its own good. You might agree, but to me,...
Various artists – The Royal Dan: A Tribute
Various artists - The Royal Dan: A Tribute
It's a great idea, and for the most part, it works. The Royal Dan is the latest...
John Cowan – New Tattoo
John Cowan - New Tattoo
John Cowan is one of modern bluegrass' most influential innovators. On his latest release, he explores the more "popgrass" side...
Jake Shimabukuro – Dragon
Jake Shimabukuro - Dragon
The ukulele is where many a guitarist got his or her start, but for Jake Shimabukuro, it was the destination. The...