'Cross/Ways' is an album filled with melodic warmth and cultural diversity—music to capture your attention.
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Music Review: Lars Møller – ‘ReWrite of Spring’
'ReWrite of Spring' follows in the footsteps of those many large-scale jazz pieces that have moved jazz out of the barroom and into the concert hall.
Read More »Music Review: ‘Made of Light’ by Tymon Dogg (A True “Indie”)
If you've never listened to Dogg before, or you just haven't heard him in long time, now's the time - you won't ever forget the experience.
Read More »Music Review: Kim Nalley – ‘Blues People’
'Blues People' is an album you don’t want to miss.
Read More »Music Review: David Lanz and Kristin Amarie – ‘Silhouettes of Love’
The second full-length album collaboration between Grammy-nominated pianist David Lanz and acclaimed vocalist Kristin Amarie.
Read More »Music Review: John Basile – ‘Penny Lane’
Basile is a fine guitarist; his work on the Beatles canon is both intelligent and emotionally satisfying, if not as adventurous as some.
Read More »Music Review: Gideon King & City Blog – ‘City Blog’
‘City Blog’ offers 10 meticulously crafted songs that have bloomed and blossomed to the outermost limits they could have been capable of.
Read More »Music Review: Myriam Phiro – ‘Voyages’
Songs well sung: That’s Phiro’s recipe for her 'Voyages.'
Read More »Music Review: Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers – ‘Live In Seattle’
Don't even think about calling this latest offering from saxophonist Mindi Abair "smooth jazz." This live set is funky, sweaty blues rock and R&B.
Read More »Music Review: Dee Dee Bridgewater, Irvin Mayfield, and The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra: ‘Dee Dee’s Feathers’
A dynamic tribute to the cultural spirit of New Orleans and its people’s character on the tenth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
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