Ojeda

“He dreamed it was music he had to play…. he dreamed when he played, he would play his way,” sings Marc Pompe on the title cut of Monk’s Dream. And he means it. It’s been almost 50 years since he and best friend/mentor, legendary saxophonist Bob Centano dreamed about doing a big band recording together back in days of the “Taylor Street Little Italy” neighborhood of Chicago. Joining them was arranger/writer/trumpet player (and future Basie Band member), Bobby Ojeda. Over the years, the project remained a work in progress. But after the recent passing of Bob Centano, Pompe and Ojeda knew it was time to fulfill the dream in his honor. Monk’s Dream is an exquisite dream that has finally come true…

The soundtrack of your summer. An almost four-hour sound cocktail of 60 Deep House & Chill pearls lets forget the stress of everyday life and create a sunny holiday mood. With its sunny vibes, cool beats, light sounds and relaxed voices, this compilation has something for every taste and is a must have for this summer.

If a tribute album is done by numerous artists in rock and metal, the importance and influential impact of the honor musician is very obvious. ‘Legacy: A Tribute to Leslie West’ is such an album. Slash, Zakk Wylde, Dee Snider, Bachman & Bachman, Martin Barre, Joe Lynn Turner, Charlie Starr, Elliot Easton, Robbie Krieger, Mike Portnoy, Eddie Ojeda, George Lynch, Marty Friedman, Steve Morse and Yngwie Malmsteen, to mention just some, are involved and added a piece to this outstanding tribute album…

US-American heavy metal band from Long Island, New York. Although the band was formed by guitarist Jay Jay French in December 1972, all of their songs were written by Dee Snider from 1976 onward…

A product of New York City's early '70s glam rock scene, Twisted Sister were eager students of the New York Dolls, with Kiss's theatrics, Slade's pop acumen, and the shock rock of Alice Cooper tossed in for good measure. Based out of Long Island and featuring the core lineup of guitarists Jay Jay French and Eddie "Fingers" Ojeda, vocalist Dee Snider, bassist Mark "The Animal" Mendoza, and drummer A.J. Pero, the group issued two critically acclaimed, under-the-radar efforts before breaking into the mainstream in 1984 with Stay Hungry.

This obscure but timeless gem from 1984 sounds as if it were recorded yesterday. The hard bop originals (several of which should be revived), high musicianship, and consistently rewarding solos make this a milestone in the careers of Tom Garvin, Bob Sheppard, Bob Ojeda, John Patitucci and Mike Stephans.