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I came across another Austin City Limits episode that I had to watch all the way through. The Red Clay Strays are a country soul, country rock and gospel band. The singer has a unique voice. I hope you enjoy it too.

Ryan Middagh, A Merry Bari Christmas was released on October 30, 2026. "This is an album that requires neither specialized knowledge nor any particular occasion to be appreciated. All it asks is that you let the music carry you along. And if the 2026 holiday season needs a soundtrack, Ryan Middagh’s album deserves a prominent place on the list." You can read the rest of the review here...

Flying High, Still Soaring was released on March 12, 2026. "For the debut project from the nonprofit Jazz At The Ballroom label, Champian Fulton served as co-producer, musical director, pianist, and one of the six singers featured on Flying High, a set subtitled “Big Band Canaries Who Soared.” Considering its title, ironically this is not a big band album. Instead, the accompaniment is provided by Fulton and a rhythm section which also includes either Neal Miner or Mike Gurrola on bass and Fukushi Tainaka or Charles Ruggiero on drums. After the trio plays an instrumental version of “On The Sunny Side Of The Street,” there are two vocals apiece by Vanessa Perea, Olivia Chindamo, Jane Monheit, Carmen Bradford, and Gretje Angeli, plus four from Fulton. Since there are piano solos on nearly every number, this can be thought of as a Champian Fulton album with five guest singers. All but one song, the rock and roll ballad “You Belong To Me” which is sung by Angeli, are veteran standards with most dating from the swing era. All in all, Flying High is a fun set of excellent swing-oriented vocals with plenty of fine piano playing from Champian Fulton." You can read the rest of the review here...

My daily dose. The Rippingtons, Moonlighting (album)

Hello MarkS2K and welcome to thecarversite.com. Glad you found us.

Holy moly, I'd say she's a machine. You can check out her tour dates here: https://www.officialsiennaspiro.com/#section-home-tour Her next four shows are sold out, and most of her 2027 shows are sold out too. There are two shows in the US that still have tickets available, Inglewood CA on 12/04, and MSG in NYC on 12/11. Her tour hits SE Asia, Australia, Europe then she comes back to the US in August. All of her 2027 US shows are sold out except one in Portland OR, and they've not announced the venue yet.

That's my thought too. Radio cuts.

My daily dose. The Rippingtons, Open Road (album)

I think so too. She has one album out, Visitor. I'll get it soon.

Did you listen/watch the video? Spiro's voice is a classic after hours jazz club or lounge voice. I really enjoyed that show. I record ACL, but most of the time, it gets stopped, deleted at 10 minutes in or less.

While doing my cardio today, I found another gem from Austin City Limits, Sienna Spiro. With hair from the 60s, a dress from the 70s, and a voice for the ages, I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did.

Jimbo Ross, Beyond the Groove was released on August 21, 2026. "A practitioner of the 5-string electric viola, Ross has spent decades navigating the line between classical precision, blues grit, and straight-ahead jazz improvisation. On Beyond the Groove (Bodacious Records, 2026), Ross presents his chosen instrument within a supportive and texturally grounded quintet. The core band features Stuart Elster on piano, Joe Gaeta on guitar, Peter Marshall on bass, and Ron Wagner on drums. Operating entirely in an acoustic, organic space—devoid of digital pedals or distortion—the ensemble functions as a swinging unit, creating a conversational backdrop that allows the warm, cello-like lower register and upper range of Ross’s instrument to carry the melodic weight of classic bebop and hard bop." You can read the rest of the review here...

My daily dose. The Rippingtons, True Stories (album)

My daily dose. The Rippingtons, Fountain of Youth (album)

Emile Parisien, Floating was released on September 25, 2026. "French soprano saxophonist Emile Parisien is a leading light in French and European jazz. Equally at home in contemporary chamber jazz, free improvisation and more traditional settings, he has developed a distinctive musical language shaped by a wide range of collaborators and influences." You can read the rest of the review here...

Ruben Caban, Tales From The Trunk was released on October 23, 2026. "Trombonist Ruben Caban’s new release “Tales From The Trunk”, is an ambitious new project inspired by the everyday musical experiences musicians live throughout their careers as they load their trunks with their tools and aspirations. It fuses an array of improvisational styles, from straight ahead standards such as Kenny Dorham’s "Lotus Blossom” and JJ Johnson’s infamous version of Jule Styne’s "Time After Time" to original large ensemble compositions in Funk, Fusion, Chacarera and Latin Jazz recorded by both small ensembles and a full Big Band." You can read the rest of the review here...

Steve Johns, Extrasensory was released on October 16, 2026. "As a first-call sideman for many of New York’s finest, drummer Steve Johns has exemplified the complete musician behind the kit. His new recording, Extrasensory – his third as a leader and second for SteepleChase – finds Johns’ dual gifts as drummer and composer in full bloom." You can read the rest of the review here...

Kelly Green, Eat Your Greens was released on August 28, 2026. "Kelly Green boasts one of the most distinctive styles in modern jazz, combining unique approaches to both the piano and the voice to create a satisfying, pleasurable experience for the listener. Green approaches each song as if she has a story to tell, emphasizing lyricism as much as range, but with the melodic approach of a pianist." You can read the rest of the review here...

Christian McBride & Ursa Major, Points of Light was released on October 30, 2026. "Christian McBride’s Points of Light, recorded with Ursa Major, is an ambitious but uneven exploration of collective freedom. Its strongest performances reveal how jazz can renew itself through rhythmic invention, attentive interplay and the productive friction of distinct musical personalities." You can read the rest of the review here...

Hello JayBee and welcome to thecarversite.com. Glad you found us! TFM amps are popular here, and @BobTFM35 pointed you in the right directions.

My daily dose. The Rippingtons, Built To Last (album)

This has been the convention since I've been here.

My daily dose. The Rippingtons, Côte d'Azur (album)

My daily dose. The Rippingtons, Modern Art (album) Hmm, I don't think the smooth jazz is the Paris Groove lately.

Rahsaan Barber, Eternal was released on October 9, 2026. "Already an accomplished saxophonist and composer, Rahsaan Barber nonetheless reaches a magnificent degree of creative energy—fresh, thoughtful, and somehow both raw and refined—on Eternal, arriving via his own Jazz Music City Records on October 9. The album features the Nashville-born, Chapel Hill, North Carolina–based saxophonist with a new collaborator, New Orleans guitarist Ted Ludwig, alongside Barber’s longtime rhythm section of pianist Matt Endahl, bassist Kevin Beardsley, and drummer Joshua Hunt." You can read the rest of the review here...