by Kabir Sehgal | Mar 12, 2021 | All, Liner Notes, Music
Oblivion Yulia Musayelyan Liner Notes By Kabir Sehgal There’s a new tango master in town. Her name is Yulia Musayelyan. And the town is Boston. Before you start thinking about how many tango practitioners may live in this great American city, all you need to know is...
by Kabir Sehgal | Feb 5, 2021 | All, Liner Notes, Music
The Latin Side of Wes Montgomery Nelson Riveros Liner Notes By Kabir Sehgal The Latin Side of Wes Montgomery is a triumphant tribute album. It’s made by one master, in honor and celebration of another. Nelson Riveros is an acclaimed guitarist and composer who embodies...
by Kabir Sehgal | Dec 4, 2020 | All, Liner Notes, Music
Time Outtakes The Dave Brubeck Quartet Liner Notes By Kabir Sehgal Let’s revisit the original sessions Time Out sessions that happened in the summer of 1959. The album was recorded at the CBS 30th Street Studios which was nicknamed “The Church,” because the site was...
by Kabir Sehgal | Nov 6, 2020 | All, Liner Notes, Music
Águas Brasileiras The Brazilian Trio Liner Notes By Kabir Sehgal The Brazilian Trio is back! And they’ve put together something remarkable, which is both virtuosic and vividly imagined. No doubt, this is what we’ve come to expect from this incredible group of talented...
by Kabir Sehgal | Oct 9, 2020 | All, Liner Notes, Music
Jerry’s Smilin’: Guitar Tribute to The Grateful Dead Damià Timoner Liner Notes By Kabir Sehgal Sometimes you come across a production that makes you fundamentally rethink an artist or band. That’s what Timoner has done with his Jerry’s Smilin’. He has created a window...
by Kabir Sehgal | Aug 28, 2020 | All, Liner Notes, Music
José Martí En Nueva York Manuel Valera New Cuban Express Big Band Liner Notes By Kabir Sehgal Jose Marti En Nueva York is a masterpiece. And I don’t use that word lightly. Manuel Valera is a musical genius who has crafted music that is both enlightening and...
by Kabir Sehgal | Aug 21, 2020 | All, Liner Notes, Music
Na zdrowie! Zupe Liner Notes By Kabir Sehgal Zupe is a national treasure. He is a highly acclaimed composer who is a master of his craft. To put it simply, he is a polka master. He knows from where he comes. He performs the brilliant music of his ancestors and pays...
by Kabir Sehgal | Aug 21, 2020 | All, Liner Notes, Music
The Rise Up Mehmet Ali Sanlikol Liner Notes By Kabir Sehgal In a word, this album is remarkable. Here you have maestro Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol drawing upon historical sources and various musical genres to create an artistic masterpiece that is both personal and profound....
by Kabir Sehgal | Jul 31, 2020 | All, Liner Notes, Music
Swing States Regina Carter Freedom Band Liner Notes By Kabir Sehgal Never before in our country’s history, has our democracy been tested like this. To be sure, 2020 was already shaping up to be a defining one, with a looming presidential election, which promised to be...
by Kabir Sehgal | Jun 12, 2020 | All, Liner Notes, Music
Pure Tango Julio Botti Liner Notes By Kabir Sehgal In late 2017, maestro Julio Botti was introduced to pianist Matias Lanfranco in Botti’s hometown of Bell Ville, which is about 200 kilometers south of Cordoba. It was there that they performed a few tunes together....
