There is a poetic lyricism in Hilton's arrangements that pairs jazz with classic symphonies.
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Charlie Doherty’s Favorite Songs and Albums of 2017
Veterans such as Neil Young, Ryan Adams, blues great Joe Bonamassa, Bjork, The War On Drugs, St. Vincent, The National, Spoon, and Living Colour made stellar releases. Favorite new artist: Jay Som.
Read More »Music Review: Tony Marino – ‘Thank You for the Music’ Dishes Up Savory Jazz with Flair
'Thank You for the Music' is stellar, as it imparts a stylish, imaginative overview of the greatest names and stylistic nuances of jazz.
Read More »Music Review: AS IS – ‘Here’s to Life’
The jazz duo presents a broad spectrum of musical expressions, rooted in breezy guitar riffs and the refined vocalese of Stacey Schulman.
Read More »Music Review: Véronneau – ‘Love and Surrender’
Véronneau's repertoire as a jazz vocalist/performer is ample in world music formats.
Read More »Music Review: Josh Pfeiffer – ‘Brand New Shoes’
'Brand New Shoes' unleashes Josh Pfeiffer's velvety baritone to excellent effect.
Read More »Music Review: Eric Byrd Trio – ‘Saints Are Still Marching’
The trio's body of work targets mainstream jazz idioms and a contemporary zest to plot their own melodic improvisations.
Read More »Music Review: The Hughes Smith Quintet – ‘Motion’
The quintet's collection of all original tunes sculpts a playful interaction, composing dialogues that affect the listener positively.
Read More »Music Review: Acute Inflections – ‘The Brave’
The twosome's debut release is an impressive recording.
Read More »Music Review: Scott Ramminger – ‘Alive and Ornery’ [2-CD Set]
Ramminger accomplishes to compose earthy arrangements with lyrics that intimate a candid off-the-cuff banter.
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