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Album review: BEN E. KING – Supernatural Soul

Goldenlane Records/Cleopatra [Release date 26.08.22 ] On this, his first album release for a decade or so, one-time Drifters frontman Ben E. King is joined by special guests including Bette Smith and Ronnie Earl on a re-make of ‘Stand By … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Ben E. King, Bette Smith, Bootsy Collins, Drifters, funk, R&B, review, Ronnie Earl, soul, Supernatural Soul
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Album review: LETTUCE – Unify

Round Hill Records [Release date 03.06.22] I have to again confess a weakness for jazz funk and fusion. And when I sometimes wrestle with the possible ignominy of such a statement on a rock-oriented website I recognise that it probably … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Bootsy Collins, funk, fusion, intsrumental, jazz funk, Lettuce, review, Unify
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Gig review: ERIC GALES BAND & Gary Hoey Band – Nells Jazz & Blues, London, 2 June 2017

This may well be the first time two American label mates who have known each other down the decades make their UK debut’s on the same night. And while the evening brings a sharp contrast in styles, the two guitarists … Continue reading
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Tagged AJ Pappas, blues, Bootsy Collins, Bryan Adams, classic rock, Cody Wright, Cream, Eric Gales, Focus, Freddie King, funk, Gary Hoey, gig, guitar, Jaco Pastorious, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Winter, LaDonna Gales, Led Zeppelin, Matt Scurfield, R&B, review, Robin Trower, The James Gang
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