Few musicians leave their audiences with a feeling that they have truly witnessed something amazing. Artist/Producer/Performer/Arranger/Innovator and Bassist ...

A little over 150 miles east of Charlotte, N.C. is the city of Whiteville. With a population around 5,000, it is a relatively quiet, picturesque southern farm town with winding dirt roads. Those dirt ...

This is almost too good to be true: an "almost" Ornette Coleman album, blowing in out of the blue. Coleman isn't the leader on the set, but he's here, sounding as strong and true as ever. "Journey," a ...

Given the number of cheesy Asian fusion records out there these days, "Groove Alla Turca" may seem like yet another dubious selection until the name Jamaaladeen Tacuma on the album's cover pops out at ...

If it's just a five-seater you're after, the Tacuma offers decent room for all on board. While the boot's not huge, the three rear seats can be removed in all except the entry-level version, leaving ...

Jamaaladeen Tacuma’s homage to his spiritual mentor has the advantage and immediacy of having his former employer playing alto sax on most tracks – Tacuma joined Ornette Coleman’s Prime Time on bass ...

Hear music and field recordings from bassist, composer, and fashion icon Jamaaladeen Tacuma's residency in North Carolina, where he explores his... Bassist Jamaaladeen Tacuma reflects on his journey ...