George Benson's two-disc Anthology from Rhino ultimately manages to encapsulate Benson's career. These 32 tracks not only highlight the obligatory vocal pop hits "Turn Your [more]
Although Rhino's four-disc box set, Q: The Musical Biography of Quincy Jones, was released to coincide with Quincy Jones' autobiography, and that's what gives [more]
As the Manhattan Transfer went on, so did the legacy of the jazz vocal ensemble. In that regard, though the competition was scarce, this group did elevate the [more]
Steve Tyrell has had a long journeyman's career in the music business, serving as record company executive, songwriter, and producer. But no one could have predicted the twist his [more]
Guitarist Lee Ritenour, originally from a classical music background, shows off his impressive knowledge of jazz, international and pop styles on his recording Wes [more]
On their eighth outing, Russ Freeman and the Rippingtons turn in a typically eclectic outing, the lively, melodic Freeman tunes serving as staging areas for his electric [more]
Their third album with the A&M-owned Horizon label exposed the band to new audiences, but some Christians felt the message was watered down in the process. ~ Thom Granger, All Music Guide
Bassist Jaco Pastorius' Word of Mouth orchestra was an unfulfilled dream, a worthy concept that did not last long enough to live up to its potential. Its debut album was released [more]
A top-notch studio musician, Bill Reichenbach occasionally emerges from the commercial music world to play jazz. His father (also named Bill Reichenbach) was Charlie Byrd's regular drummer from 1962-73. The younger Reichenbach studied at the Eastman School of Music and then recorded with Buddy Rich (1972), Toshiko Akiyoshi (1976-77), Don Menza (1979) and Tom Scott (1983), among many others. The technically skilled Reichenbach, who led an album for the Silver Screen label in 1984, has mostly worked in Los Angeles studios during the past few decades, performing for television, films and commercial dates. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide