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Various Bluegrass, Blues and
Jazz Albums
Reviews By Steven Stone
Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers
Hymns From The Hills
Southern musical tradition hosts two equally powerful schools of gospel music. One can be heard in Black Baptist churches, the other at bluegrass festivals. Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers perform the latter. Their musicianship instills each tune with fervor and spirit. Cameo appearances by Doyle Lawson, Rhonda Vincent, and Ralph Stanley add additional spice to the album.
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Mill City Trio
Looking Up
The Mill City Trio includes Greg Passler on guitar and bass, Jamie Dunphy on guitar, and Anthony D'Anna on drums and percussion. They play jazz with rich guitar tones and modern modalities. Looking Up is populated with original tunes that at times remind me of some of Larry Coryell's early compositions. Well-recorded and beautifully played, Looking Up is a winner.
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Lynn Miles
Fall For Beauty
Canadian singer/songwriter Lynn Miles' latest album features ten original songs. Produced by guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Ian Lefeuvre, the arrangements are full of jangly electric guitars and driving rhythms. Miles' melodies are warm and romantic, but have a slightly dark edge, her lyrics poetic yet direct. Fall For Beauty should appeal to anyone who appreciates finely honed songwriting.
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