Chris Botti ‘Vol. 1’ Album Review
Chris Botti’s superb trumpet tone is front and centre on this album of romantic ballads. His move to Blue Note Records is transformational.
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Author: Brian Miller
Brian Miller is the Editor of Vivascene, which he founded in 2010. A former record/audio store owner, print executive and business writer, he is devoted to vinyl records, diverse genres of music, guitar practice and b&w photography. He lives in White Rock, British Columbia, Canada.
35 Years On: The Legacy of Roy Orbison
No one else has ever done with pop music what Roy Orbison did; he touches the hearts of listeners and created a timeless legacy.
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Willie Nelson ‘Bluegrass’ Album Review
Willie Nelson’s latest album amply demonstrates his timeless talent; his longevity and musical diversity are unsurpassed in all of popular music.
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Emma Rush ‘A Dream of Colour’ Album Review
This superb album by the Canadian classical guitarist Emma Rush was inspired by the paintings of William Blair Bruce.
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Five Recent Classical Guitar Albums of Merit
International classical guitarist Xuefei Yang headlines this review of five recent exceptional albums of classical guitar music.
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Frank Sinatra ‘On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever)’
“On A Clear Day” is an exquisite Sinatra performance, made deep and lush by the swelling of Nelson Riddle‘s small orchestra.
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Harvey Mandel ~ The Unknown Genius of the Guitar
Harvey Mandel’s 1968 blues-rock solo debut ‘Cristo Redentor’ is a psychedelic masterpiece of virtuoso playing and innovation.
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Essentials: Aretha Franklin ‘I Never Loved A Man The Way I Love You’
This is the album that made Aretha Franklin the undisputed Queen of Soul back in 1967, a title she never relinquished throughout her stellar career.
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‘The One And Only Sam Cooke’ A Forgotten Album For The Ages
The One And Only Sam Cooke sold poorly and was quickly deleted from the mainstream catalogues. It is our most listened-to album.
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