Bman's Blues Report

ALBUM REVIEW Haruna Fukazawa - Plays at the Wrong Time Label: Orange Paw Records Released: July 31, 2026 H aruna Fukazawa is a killer jazz flutist who grew up in Tokyo and eventually made the leap to the New York jazz scene to really stretch her creative wings. She actually started out with a heavy classical background, but her musical world completely flipped when she discovered jazz and ended up being mentored by the absolute legend Frank Wess. That classical precision combined with a deep, soulful love for swing gives her playing this amazing edge. Whether she is leading her own quintet at iconic rooms like Blue Note or drop-kicking a groove on the alto flute, she just has this incredibly warm, expressive style that makes complex jazz feel totally welcoming and fun. Add this Record to Your Collection Available in CD and Vinyl Formats. 🛒 Purchase via Amazon Store ...

ALBUM REVIEW Kat Riggins and Her Blues Revival -  Everyday is Saturday  Label: Independent Released: August 2, 2026 DR: TBD Label: Independent Released: August 27, 2026 DR: TBD K at Riggins is a Miami-born singer-songwriter who brings a gritty, high-energy approach to contemporary blues. Raised on a steady diet of gospel, soul, and rock records, she found her primary vocal inspiration in the raspy, emotional styles of artists like Koko Taylor and Tina Turner. Through what she calls her "Blues Revival Movement," Riggins focuses on keeping the genre current by blending traditional blues roots with a tougher, modern edge. Over the course of her career, she has built up a steady discography with albums like Cry Out and Progeny, earning several Blues Music Award nominations along the way. Working closely with multi-instrumentalist and producer Tim Mulberry, Riggins writes straightforward, personal songs that ...

Nacho Castanon Born:  Madrid, Spain Genre Style:  Chirigota Punk One Hand Man's Band is basically the sonic mad-science project of Nacho , an underground musician from Madrid, Spain, who decided he didn't need a full lineup to make a ton of noise. Playing everything at once as a true one-man garage band, he smashes together raw, dirty guitar riffs, driving percussion, and blown-out vocals into a fast, frantic sound. He's also spent time fronting the garage duo The Awesome J'Haybers and sharing stages with heavy hitters like Guadalupe Plata, but this solo gig is where he lets loose. It all peaked in May 2011 when he dropped a self-titled, 9-track album on Bandcamp for free, blending classic garage rock with a hilariously chaotic, bilingual style he calls "Chirigota Punk." It's pure, unpolished DIY energy made for anyone who loves their rock and roll fast, loud, and a little bit unhinged. 👈 Check the sidebar 💿 One Hand...

ALBUM REVIEW Walk That Walk - The Lifer Label: Independent Released: August 27, 2026 F ormed in 1992, Walk That Walk is a powerhouse in the New England blues scene, blending fiery Chicago-style blues and boogie-woogie with a distinct rock and roll edge. Based in Boston but built on deep Midwestern roots, the band has rocked over 800 shows and famously toured as the backing band for legends like Bo Diddley and Johnnie Johnson. Led by founder, guitarist, and songwriter Chuck "Poppa C" DeSnyder, the Boston Blues Society Award winners have captured widespread radio airplay and topped regional charts with their high-energy sound. Now, the veteran ensemble is kicking things into high gear with their new release, The Lifer. Serving as the driving opening track and title piece of their latest record, this new song sets a bold, commanding tone packed with the band's signature grit and toe-tapping rhythms. It is the p...

               Label : Origin Records                                                                              Released : September 14, 2026 The Mike Dana Jazz Orchestra is a powerhouse big band project cooked up by veteran jazz guitarist, composer, and long-time educator Mike Dana. Far from a rigid academic ensemble, this group functions as an elite collective, regularly pulling in world-class heavyweights like Bob Mintzer , Eric Marienthal , and Wayne Bergeron to breathe life into Dana's rich orchestrations. On their 2026 album Farther (still) , released through Origin Records , the band is a powerhouse in modern big band music. Backed by the clean production and stellar tru...