Brad Mehldau
I Am The Walrus

Smashing. This is the essence of jazz cover music from Mehldau's LP/CD "Your Mother Should Know". The artist's approach is literal and effective, the interpretive quality of Mehldau's playing is at a level known only by masters of their genre.

Listen for yourself. This is a departure from the norm and a pleasant one at that. Beatles fans will want the entire album. IdleGuy's top pick for innovation and imagination.

Tim Garland
Soul Resonance

Just the kind of music you'd want for a romantic dinner. Soulful, engaging, without being overwhelming.

Michael Wollny Trio
Willow's Song, fom Ghosts

Wollny and his counterparts, Tim Lefebvre and Eric Schaefer, deliver a mellow, thoughtful sound that seems to have strayed from the unconscious. Music that relaxes and soothes is always welcome.

Lakecia Benjamin - Dianne Reeves
Mercy

Bringing back shades of another era with a modern age tempo and message, Mercy combines a solid theme with cool vocals for an experience that is crisp and enjoyable. This was smooth enough to evoke memories of Dinah Washington and Art Blakey. Don't let this one slip by your attention.

Dave Slonaker Big Band
Convergency

Slonaker's arrangements of original work are phenomenal and the musicians are obviously top shelf. Some of the best big band jazz we've heard in quite some time. The major themes carry through effortlessly, interspersed with variations and solos. Light and uplifting, this is music for a Saturday night.

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