Ted Vining | picture © Laki Sideris

John Hardaker reviews The Ted Vining Trio – Live at PBSFM 1981

It is only six short weeks into the new year and I feel I have heard the best jazz recording of 2013. But that sense of time dislocation is okay because the album I am talking about was recorded and released thirty-two years ago, in 1981.

CD Release: Empathy (Blow)

empathy by Blow  (independent) From the press release: Ted Vining loves music. Bob Sedergreen knows the heart of the groove comes from Africa. BLOW feels […] Read More

Review: Brood Groove (Christopher Young Quartet)

I snuck this CD on one night when friends were sitting in the backyard. No fanfare, no announcement. I was curious to see what effect, if any, the music might have on the listeners, a couple of friends with great ears and a love of fine music.