Contemporary Fusion Reviews

Dick Metcalf Contemporary Fusion Reviews I started doing my LIVE SHOW reviews in the late 1990's, right here in the Olympia, Washington area, and though they are now a bit sporadic, I'm still doing them.  I hope you will check these out and go to watch the bands I highlight whenever they're playing in your area! Purchasing and listening to...

legendary adventuresome bass Gerald Cannon - LIVE AT DIZZY'S CLUB... THE MUSIC OF ELVIN AND MCCOY:  Pure jazz joy as you listen to legendary adventuresome bass from Gerald Cannon and his players on this upcoming (January 19th, 2024) release.  The video I chose shows Professor Cannon playing LIVE with McCoy several years back... Talk about "roots" and "heritage"... players like...

I love music. Especially when it’s live and the performances are really good. As a recording artist myself, I always appreciate the amount of talent, work and effort that go into putting together a great show. I recently had the good fortune of being invited by my friend, CFR publisher Beth Ann Hilton, to see Tom Ciurczak and his band perform at...

nurturing rising jazz stars Ulysses Owens Jr. and Generation Y - A NEW BEAT:  Sakes alive, it feels like "old home week" here... we were fortunate enough to have reviewed Ulysses "Unanimous" album way back in the early days, and he's nurturing rising jazz stars on this upcoming (19 January, 2024) release... check them out in live performance mode...

joyous jubilant jazz Nick Maclean Quartet ft. Brownman Ali - CONVERGENCE:  If you're as much of a lover of joyous jubilant jazz as we are, you'll find this new album irresistible... first, watch the band performing the upbeat and refreshing "Road Warrior"... You'll find many more performances to enjoy when you SUBSCRIBE to the Nick Maclean channel on YouTube... I...

spirited jazz standards ROB DIXON/STEVE ALLEE QUINTET - STANDARDS DELUXE:  I grew up close to where this album of spirited jazz standards was performed, and I can tell you now that we never heard jazz like this in the '60's... the album doesn't officially release until 1 February, 2024, so the video below is from earlier performances (with different...

daring imaginative jazz beauty Scott Petito - MANY WORLDS:  Bassist, multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer Scott and his (many) bandmates give you some of the most daring imaginative jazz you'll ever hear on this stellar release from February, 2023.  Here's a visually enhanced version of "The Alchemist" to give you an idea of the universal appeal Scott's creations offer... You'll also...

high energy jazz magic Dave Stryker Trio With Bob Mintzer - GROOVE STREET:  We've been fortunate enough to review MANY of guitarist Dave's albums over the years; it's always a pleasure, but on this new release (coming on January 5th, 2024), the playing is the epitome of high energy jazz magic... you can watch these masters perform LIVE on...

Absolutely amazing ambient Ronald Van Deurzen - NIGHT WALK:  What a pleasant surprise this superb video from Ronald is... he creates absolutely amazing ambient beauty for your solitude and enjoyment... don't just take my word for it, though, watch the video below... Ronald has several other videos you can enjoy when you SUBSCRIBE to his YouTube video channel, too... I...

Unbridled passionate vocal jazz Bianca Rossini - APAIXONADA:   As soon as I spun the first track on this unbridled passionate vocal jazz album from singer/songwriter Bianca, I knew it was an album many of you would like (without reservation); here's an earlier performance that will make you fall in love with her music right away... You can also enjoy several...