Hi guys,
Rootstime.be, is a site devoted to promoting blues & roots, singer - songwriters, rootsrock, americana, country, rockabilly, cajun & zydeco, jazz -music. I had the good fortune of being selected to have my new EP, "Butter and rum" reviewed on their great site! It is listed under "CD reviews" here:
Rootstime.bePlease find the translated review below:
"Butter & Rum" is an EP featuring four songs by Matt Jones, born in Brazil but raised in Texas, who is now predominantly active on the New York club circuit. The international press compares him with artists such as Wilco, La Montagne, Nick Drake, Townes Van Zandt, Van Morrison, Bill Withers and Bob Dylan, but I would not go that far, four songs are not enough to base that upon. Matt started learning the violin and the piano at the age of seven, but it was not until he heard Hendrix's "All Along the The Watchtower" at the age of sixteen that he decided to take up the guitar. In 2004, he started studying jazz, mainly on the violin, but this is not reflected on this CD. The four short songs are rooted in the folk and singer/songwriter tradition; the straightforward accompaniment consists of acoustic guitar, mandolin, ukulele, piano, bass and drums. "Will You Run", is a captivating song, while "Lie Here Beside Me" shows Matt's talent as a storyteller. In "Not Even Dreaming" and "Dancing in the Moonlight", it is the distinctive phrasing that stands out. In fact, this is the main feature that sets him apart from other singer/songwriters. Of course, one EP consisting of four rather short songs cannot provide a very clear picture of someone's abilities. One of the advantages of reviewing such a short CD is that while writing, I had the opportunity to hear it four times in a row and I like it more every time I hear it. It's one of those records that "grows" on you. The more you hear it, the more you love it.
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I want to send a huge thanks to Vivek Lakhi, Laura Ackerman, and Katrien Gilson for their translation help.