Category Archives: Free Music Download

Airmen of Note, and “In The Key Of L” – Lee Engele

(The Airmen of Note) tours the country often, and the performances are always free. If they’re performing near you, don’t miss ‘em. On Lee Engele: Lovable in its simplicity – and in its closeness. Ms. Engele’s winsome voice is never overpowering, she always sounds very near; this one is a nice change of pace, and highly recommended. Continue reading

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With Every Breath I Take – Kathryn Smith

A delicate soprano, Ms. Smith is best with the earnest ballads – such as “You Go To My Head,” which opens with a sparse guitar-only backing, and then opens up with Ed Xiques on sax noodling around, and then taking a stretch at the bridge. Highly recommended. Continue reading

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Loverly – Davis and Dow

Guitar players are clearly superior choices as partners, ladies. I don’t care how good they are, not every track needs a bass solo. But if the guitar takes a turn or two (or three) – or ends up a little heavy in the mix – it’s okay, especially when they’re as talented as Mr. Dow. Take a tip from Peggy Lee. Or Julie Davis. Find yourself a good guitar player. Sublime – and very highly recommended. Continue reading

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Free Music Download: Luba Mason

Worth a sawbuck at iTunes? You betcha. I’d want to spend a buck or two more, though, and get a real CD to put in the rack. Ms. Mason has hit her stride, and you’ll want to savor this one on a CD at the very highest quality for a very long time. Continue reading

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