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Hello Todd, and welcome to thecarversite.com. Glad you found us. If Nelion Audio isn't too backed up, the owner is the tech administrator here, and Greg does excellent work. You can find contact information, services provided, a pricing guideline and more information at nelionaudio.com.

Gary DeBerry Sr, Just Like That was released on January 17, 2025. "Gary De Berry Sr. is an actor and musician from Queens, New York now living in Knightdale, North Carolina. He studied Music Theory and Composition at York College Music Major. Dance, workout, jog or listen to bass work from bassist Gary DeBerry. Bassist with Creative Funk. After the band split in 1975 he went on to play with flutist Bobbie Humphrey, Norman Connors, Jeane Carne and Stanley Turrentine. Ran the record label Creative Funk Music with his brother Deek DeBerry." You can read the review here...

Eric Alexander, Chicago to New York was released on April 4, 2025. "This sprightly, no-nonsense album, titled as a homage to Alexander's early-1990s jazz apprenticeship in Chicago, spices the saxophonist's balance of warmth and drive with a healthy dose of the blues." You can read the rest of the review here...

Larry D Richardson Jr., Finally Me was released on January 17, 2025. I can't find a review anywhere, so here's my take. This is classic smooth jazz with some Caribbean influences. I enjoy it, and it will get played from time to time.

Andy Santana, Take Me With You (album)

I have to agree. Though there's no doubt about his talent, Miles is a bit too raw for me.

Fernando Ferrarone, Now till Forever was released on March 9, 2025. "On his debut album, Now Till Forever, composer and multi-instrumentalist Fernando Ferrarone explores the sounds of the world through a blend of jazz, catchy soulful melodies, and a touch of Latin rhythms. With warm trumpet playing, tasteful saxophone lines, and an incredible band supporting him, the album paints images of peace and healing, leaving listeners immersed in a deeply personal sonic landscape." You can read the review and listen to some more tracks here...

Sunil Lopez, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes (album)

D.S. Wilson, Metamorphosis was released In January, 2025. "D.S. Wilson is an American jazz musician, composer, producer and performer currently living in Chicago. Wilson’s sound primarily features the saxophone and blurs the lines between jazz, funk, rock, pop and blues, with smooth and memorable sax melodies on top of funky drum & bass rhythms and tasteful guitars and keyboards. Listening to Wilson’s music, one can hear influences from the likes of David Sanborn, Dave Koz, Gerald Albright, Steely Dan and Dave Matthews." You can read the rest of the review here...

D.S. Wilson, Skyline (album)

Quite the lookers too. The brunette's voice reminds me of Sena Erhardt.

Carlos Santana, Sentient was released on March 28. 2025. "Carlos Santana, the legendary guitarist and multiple Grammy Award winner, has announced the release of his passionate new album, Sentient. Set to premiere on March 28 through Candid Records, the album is currently available for pre-order. Sentient is a compilation that spans Santana's illustrious career, showcasing 11 outstanding tracks, including three that are previously unreleased. True to Santana's ethos, the selection of songs is driven by passion, emotion, and instinct." You can read the rest of the review here...

Nels Cline, Cosentrik Quartet was released on March 14, 2025. "In his latest album, Nels Cline—an astoundingly skilled guitarist and composer— leads a formidable new quartet featuring saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock, bassist Chris Lightcap, and drummer Tom Rainey. Consentrik Quartet, their self-titled release, is a testament to the strength of each musician’s abilities, and includes original compositions inspired both by the pandemic and the exciting improvisational Brooklyn music scene." You can read the rest of the review here...

Ana Popovic, Comfort to the Soul (album)

Candy Dulfer, We Never Stop (album)

Brian Simpson, Soul Connection (album)

Brian Simpson, Midnight Groove is released today, March 28. 2025. "Midnight Groove marks a pivotal moment in Simpson’s career, showcasing his ever-evolving mastery as a composer and performer. Today, Glide is excited to offer an exclusive premiere of the album, which encapsulates Simpson’s wide-ranging musical palette and talent. From funkified sounds to straight jazz and smooth grooves, tropical stylings, and R&B, Simpson traverses a rich sonic landscape with his collaborators to give us an album that is both fun to listen to yet impressive in the amount of skill that comes across. Ultimately, Midnight Groove is a testament to Brian Simpson’s unwavering dedication to his craft and his ability to create music that stirs the soul. With its rich melodies, enchanting rhythms, and heartfelt performances, the album is sure to leave a lasting impression on listeners around the world." You can read the rest of the review, and listen to the whole album here...

Four80East, Barn Sessions Vol 1 was released on Mar 15, 2025. "Over the past few months, the Ontario-based jazz group Four80East (Rob DeBoer, Tony Grace) has been releasing a series of videos on YouTube recorded in their new barn, which has been converted to a recording, performing, and post-production studio. These are live renditions of songs covered on their entire catalog of albums. Some of the songs include both a four-piece horn section along with a four-piece string section, while one of the songs features only Rob and Tony." You can read the rest of the review here...

Hello Greg and welcome to thecarversite.com. Glad you found us. The MXR-130 is popular here, and there are quite a few threads regarding it and other Carver receivers. Once you get to Novice status, please consider uploading some pics of your gear, systems in the Members Systems area. We all like pics of all kinds of stereo and home theater gear.

Lowell Hopper, Never Too Late was released on January 10, 2025. "Panama City, Florida based – guitarist Lowell Hopper – soulful guitar, haunting melodies, funky bass, and beats; his music creates an audio tapestry that the listener can’t help but be drawn into." You can read the rest of the review here...

The Empress, Square One was released on March 21. 2025. "These female musicians breathe magic into nine jazz standards and two awesome original tunes by arranger Lutzeier. All four horn players bring power and excitement to the bandstand. Award-winning jazz artist Pureum Jin is a South Korean woodwind player, arranger, and composer who released her first highly praised album on the Cellar Music label in 2019 titled “The Real Blue.” She is the group leader. Lauren Sevian is THE EMPRESS Production Advisor and a Grammy Award-winning baritone saxophonist, also the winner of the “Rising Star” Baritone Saxophonist Downbeat Critics Poll in 2020. Erena Terakubo is a multi-woodwind player from Sapporo, Japan. She released her first album when she was still in high school, with six albums already released, collaborating with such jazz giants as Ron Carter, Kenny Barron, Lenny White, David Hazeltine, Lewis Nash, and more. Chelsea Baratz is another critically acclaimed saxophonist, composer, arranger, and vocalist. She’s also a smart business manager. This Pittsburgh-born superstar moved to New York City to study at the New School in 2006 and released her debut album, “In Faith.” You can read the rest of the review here...

Tool, Fear Inoculum (album)

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I know this will get me banned, but Jethro Tull, Curious Ruminant was released on March 7, 2025. "The legendary Jethro Tull are back with Curious Ruminant, an album that feels deeply introspective, poetic, and, in many ways, a reflective piece of work from Ian Anderson. Having had the privilege of interviewing Ian about this album, I approached it with great anticipation. But my thoughts here aren’t coloured by that experience—this album stands on its own as something truly remarkable." You can read the rest of the article here:

The Sax Pack, The Pack is Back (album)