Archive for March, 2009
Maria Kalaniemi
Beautiful. Elegant. Thoughtful. The Finnish accordionist Maria Kalaniemi produces exciting folk inspired music which stretches the bounds of traditional folk harmonies and melody shapes. One of my favorite albums of hers is Iho (click here to hear a taste). An album of rollicking and equally peaceful portraits of accordion and a beefed up string ensembleRead more..
Accordionist Richard Galliano
In my explorations of Richard Galliano’s (one of the foremost accordionists today) cannon, I came across his new record entitled “Love Day”. Which I was delighted to see has both Charlie Haden and Gonzalo Rubalcaba as personnel on it. Very exciting considering these are two of my favorite musicians! Also, I picked up Galliano’s albumRead more..
Welcome
Welcome to my website. It is a work in progress. As is in real life, the music is being a bit fickle. Feel free to check it out, look and listen.