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Jim Rotondi & Dena DeRose, Out Of The Past was released on August 21, 2026. "Although trumpeter Jim Rotondi and pianist-singer Dena DeRose had wanted to record together for years, life always seemed to get in the way. Finally, when they were both on faculty at the University for Music and Dramatic Arts in Graz, Austria, Rotondi decided to make it happen. He booked a studio in Vienna, enlisted the services of esteemed Austrian bassist Danny Ziemann (his studio) and drummer Mario Gonzi, and on June 23, 2024, the quartet recorded Out of the Past. Barely two weeks later Rotondi was dead, the victim of a heart attack less than two months before his 62nd birthday. As the album had been on a back burner, so to speak, for more than three decades, it was released posthumously as a final tribute to Rotondi's remarkable talents." You can read the rest of the review here...

All of his recordings are so well done too.

Keb Mo, The Breakdown was released on August 21, 2026. "The 10-song collection was recorded at his home studio outside Nashville and written in the wake of life-saving open heart surgery, the end of his nearly 20-year marriage, and a period of profound personal upheaval. Stark and deeply honest, The Breakdown is Keb’ at his most revealing, grappling with the passage of time and the inevitability of change while still holding on firmly to the hope, faith, and love that have always guided him." You can read the rest of the review here...

Sullivan Fortner, Leave That In There was released on August 28, 2026. "Sullivan Fortner’s Leave That In There is a deeply personal jazz album rooted in New Orleans, memory, history and Black musical traditions, blending acoustic piano, Hammond B3, synthesizers, marimba and Bàtá percussion." You can read the rest of the review here...

Zaccai Curtis & Insight, A Genesis was released on May 29, 2026. "Brothers Zaccai and Luques Curtis are the driving force behind the group Insight, whose A Genesis is a spirited blend of Latin jazz with elements from other genres. Pianist Zaccai composed most of the songs and the music is arranged and performed with skill and energy." You can read the rest of the review here...

Rob Dixon, Naptown Soul was released on August 21, 2026. "Naptown Soul doesn’t waste much time making an impression. From the opening notes, Rob Dixon and his band come out with a soulful, hard-hitting sound that grabs your attention and makes you want to keep listening." You can read the rest of the review here...

Hello Mark and welcome to thecarversite.com. Glad you found us! The M500t is a great amplifier, and it's my favorite. It pairs well with a C1, C11, and a 4000t. All of those are great as is, but they can be upgraded to where they can play well above their price point. The mkII mod for the M500t, and the BillD mod for the C-1 and its equivalent for the C-11 and 4000t take them all to a whole 'nuther level. Well worth the expense in my opinion.

Hello half_full and welcome to thecarversite.com. Glad you found us! I also started my Carver collection with an M400t which grew to 2, then 4, then 6. A few M1.0t's followed, then a C-1, then tuners, then a few M500t's then a 4000t and then upgrades and more and more... I would say that I have my Carver collecting disorder under control, but as sure as I do, something that I absolutely cannot live without will pop up. As others have mentioned, we love pics, and now that you've reached Novice status, consider posting some pics of your gear in the Members Systems area.

Hi Jeff, and welcome to thecarversite.com. Glad you found us. Nice collection of gear you have there. There's also a wealth of knowledge here, all free for the searching. Once you get to Novice status, consider uploading some pics of your gear in the Members Systems area of the forum. We all like pics of all kinds of stereo and home theater gear.

Lee Jones, Smooth Jazz Grooves Volume 1 was released on May 1, 2026. "Lee Jones is a multi-instrumentalist. Playing woodwinds (flute, clarinet and alto sax), guitar, bass guitar, keys, composer and occasional vocals. His self produced music features him playing multiple instruments on a recording." You can read the rest of the review here...

E. Pruitt, Bass Graffiti will be released on August 28, 2026 except on youtube where the complete album is available now. "Built around Pruitt’s custom 7-string bass guitars played not simply as foundational rhythm instruments, but as commanding lead voices, Bass Graffiti is a muscular, melodic and surprisingly soulful take on contemporary jazz." You can read the rest of the review here...

Bob Baldwin, BSpoke was released on July 31, 2026. "BSpoke is a vibrant and sophisticated Smooth Jazz project from acclaimed pianist, composer, and producer Bob Baldwin, showcasing his signature blend of contemporary jazz, soul, Caribbean influences, and urban grooves. The album captures Baldwin’s ability to create music that is both musically rich and radio-friendly, continuing a recording career that spans more than three decades and dozens of releases." You can read the rest of the review here...

Chuck Loeb, The Music Inside (album)

The Strokes, Reality Awaits was released on July 24, 2026. " Reality Awaits is both serious and weird, catchy and doomy, the sound of five guys in their 40s being TikTok rock stars while the world burns." You can read the rest of the review here...

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