Music columns by Ricky Flake from Biloxi and Gulfport, MS

Ricky Flake

New Orleans' Piano Prince, jazz legends and more

This week's opening review will be the first album in more than a decade by the "Piano Prince of New Orleans," Davell Crawford. Then, I'll review an album comprised of recently discovered master tapes from the 1962 Summer Program of American Jazz at the White House, featuring Tony Bennett and Dave Brubeck. The third review this week is the latest...

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RICKY FLAKE

Metal gods, singers, songwriters and Stooges

This final May column kicks off with my review of Orlando's Bracher Brown's new album. That review is followed by my consideration of what may well be the final concert DVD from Judas Priest, and my thoughts on an Ann Arbor tribute concert to Stooges guitarist Ron Asheton. A review of Greg Friedman...
RICKY FLAKE

Keifer, Kermit, a Kreepy Kollection and a 'Komprehensive' Stones Film

This week's column kicks off with Cinderella singer Tom Keifer's new disc, followed by a traditional party platter by New Orleans' Kermit Ruffins, who is scheduled to appear at Bay Harborfest this weekend. The next offering is my review of an extensive collection sent by Paul Roland after reading...