Fazil Say - Black Earth - Rare as they are, and unsteady as some have become, cultural bridges between East and West do exist. Listening to the Turkish pianist Fazil Say play "Silences of Anatolia" followed by "Dervish in Manhattan" on his "Black Earth" album, one is allowed to hope that more can be built."

Eammon Fitzgerald, www.livingontheplanet.com

Inobe - I am Inobe - "A funky bit of indie soul from Inobe -- the debut release of another star from the Atlanta scene! The album's got a straight-ahead, beat-heavy approach that's a bit different from some of the more jazz-based singers of the scene -- almost veering towards modern R&B, but done with a clean and lean sound that's every bit the best side of the NuSoul underground!"

Amy Palys - Playing Field - "Amy Palys is an up-and-coming musical talent on Atlanta's singer/songwriter scene. Here she collaborates with friends and hones her skills to churn out her first recording, playing field ... In the songs like "In Between Other Loves", "Never Forget You", and "Test of Loyalty" layers of exotic percussion add a welcome complexity. "

Joseph Patrick Moore - Joseph Patrick Moore's Drum and Bass Society, Volume 1 - ".the new CD Joseph Patrick Moore's Drum and Bass Society, Volume 1 is a welcome breath of fresh air and warm tradewinds. Bassist Moore and his crack team of co-conspirators in JPMDBS create a variety of moods."

Melissa Ellen - Forward into the Past - ". Ellen puts her own flair and touch into each tune, giving berth to new music, making something old something new again. I heard funky R & B, blues, jazz and pop, all done with a classy and alluring sensual way that I would think most folks would find appealing."