August 2024 New Releases

Katharine Whalen of Squirrel Nut Zippers fame, makes a triumphant return with her Jazz Squad featuring Austin Riopel on guitar, Danny Grewen on trombone, and the great Griffanzo on piano. This time the chanteuse delivers an entire album of breezy west coast jazz sounds in the form of a tribute to Chet Baker. It was around 1996 when Katharine Whalen first made her grand entrance onto culture’s collective radar as the sultry, yet effervescent voice of the Squirrel Nut Zippers, where she remained...

Katharine Whalen of Squirrel Nut Zippers fame, makes a triumphant return with her Jazz Squad featuring Austin Riopel on guitar, Danny Grewen on trombone, and the great Griffanzo on piano. This time the chanteuse delivers an entire album of breezy west coast jazz sounds in the form of a tribute to Chet Baker. It was around 1996 when Katharine Whalen first made her grand entrance onto culture’s collective radar as the sultry, yet effervescent voice of the Squirrel Nut Zippers, where she remained...

Dreamy prog rock from former garage-rockers Royal Aircoach!These originally unreleased tracks showcase Goodoak & Greene’s hook-driven melodies, searing electric solos, and shimmering, layered harmonies. After Royal Aircoach disbanded in 1970, lead guitarist/vocalist Bobby Greene and songwriter/guitarist Ed Goodoak were the remaining two of five members in the band. Former drummer Gil Van Geyte and bass player Alan Gagnon went off to college, eventually to work in the corporate world. Keyboard...

Trying to define what it is that makes Dr. John special is much like trying to define the word "soul'—you can surround it. But nailing it down is a whole ‘nother smoke. You can point to his sense of history, how he's never forgotten from whence he came, how his music always returns to his roots, even honoring the proud heritage of his native New Orleans. You can dissect his technique, marveling at the adroitness of the hands right and left; admiring the strong second line; respecting the...

This extended edition boasts 6 tracks making their vinyl debut, plus an extended alternate of the title track!  “Although it’s unlikely, one gets the sense that Dr. John poured a drink, lit a cigarette, cracked his knuckles and just started to play. It Is this charming saloon quality that makes Brightest Smile so special.” - Eric Snider (Jazziz, 1984) "Trying to define what it is that makes Dr. John special is much like trying to define the word "soul'—you can surround it. But nailing it...