Monthly Archives: June 2003

Jerry Ragovoy and Howard Tate: Howard Tate Rediscovered

Posted on June 29, 2003 by

When it comes to great soul albums of the 1960s, the music of vocalist Howard Tate and writer-arranger Jerry Ragovoy is among the very best. Today, 30 years after Tate left the music business, the pair have returned with a … Continue reading →

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Jennifer Higdon and Chris Theofanidis: Rainbow Body

Posted on June 25, 2003 by

Jennifer Higdon and Christopher Theofanidis are two composers whose works for orchestras have generated excitement and acclaim. Each has one composition on "Rainbow Body," a Telarc release, featuring Robert Spano conducting the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Both works are alternately contemplative … Continue reading →

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Greta Gertler: The Baby That Brought Bad Weather

Posted on June 17, 2003 by

Greta Gertler is an Australian singer-songwriter living in New York. Her debut CD, "The Baby That Brought Bad Weather," showcases her compelling voice and evocative Wurlitzer keys set against 1970s-style orchestral pop. The songs are lush, the production well-crafted. All … Continue reading →

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Ray Benson: Beyond Time

Posted on June 10, 2003 by

For 30 years, Ray Benson has been bandleader of Asleep at the Wheel, a freewheeling Western Swing band and nine-time Grammy winner. Benson has always written songs about matters close to his heart, but "Beyond Time" is his first solo … Continue reading →

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Goapele: Even Closer

Posted on June 3, 2003 by

"Even Closer," the debut recording from Oakland, California’s Goapele Mohlabane, is an alluring mix of introspective, romantic and political songs from a notable young jazz and soul singer. Goapele’s voice is set against a range of sparse but sophisticated urban- … Continue reading →

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