As a long time Bruce Cockburn fan and having seen his superb live show recently, his new album “O Sun O Moon” was anxiously awaited. The waiting was rewarded with what is already being considered one of his best of his 35 albums in a career that has spanned over half a century. This is a largely acoustic album that features a number of well known guest artists including Colin Linden, Allison Russell, Sarah Jarosz, Shawn Colvin, Susan Aglukark and more. Make no mistake though, despite the guest artist list, it is Bruce Cockburn nearing his 78^th birthday that is front and center on all songs. This album is proof he is clearly still at the top of his game. Sonically, this is a very solid album as is typically the case for Bruce. Check out the track “Us All” for a great sense of clarity and airiness underpinned by solid deep bass. Listen to it in 24/44.1 on Qobuz or 16/44.1 on TIDAL.

Juzzie Smith is a one-man-band from Australia that is known for playing up to six instruments at once. He has gained his acclaim through viral YouTube videos with millions of views from street performances to music festivals. He has a unique bluesy sound with an undeniable groove and warm vocals. This is not a gimmick by any means, but pure talent. In addition to the great music and talent, someone did a superb job of capturing his live sound with this recording. Listen to it on TIDAL.