Essentials: Stevie Wonder ‘Innervisions’ Album Review
Stevie Wonder released five brilliant albums in a row in the 1970s, including the finest: Innervisions.
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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, Brian is also a classical guitarist and avid photographer. He lives in White Rock, British Columbia, Canada.
Essentials: Wes Montgomery ‘Movin’, The Complete Verve Recordings
Wes Montgomery practically invented jazz-pop. Many guitarists consider him the best ever. “Movin’ delivers the proof.
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Insights: Bob Dylan ‘The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan’
Dylan was all of 22 years old when he released Freewheelin’. It was a remarkable achievement that calls for continued appreciation.
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Insights: Ray Charles And The Beginning of Soul-Jazz
One of Ray’s most soulful recordings, I’m Going To Move To The Outskirts of Town, demonstrates that he virtually invented soul-jazz.
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Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite ‘Get Up!’ Album Review
Ben Harper’s collaboration with famed blues harpist Charlie Musselwhite, is not just a killer blues album; it’s a killer album period.
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Chuck Prophet ‘¡Let Freedom Ring!’ Album Review
Chuck Prophet should be a major star: as talented as Warren Zevon and just as quirky. His 2010 album was terrific.
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