Here's a look at the latest modern take on three of the late Sarah Vaughan’s classic songs and one other seminal, very well-known track.
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Music Reviews: Jazz From Christian Finger, Jack Mouse and Scott Robinson, and NYSQ
These jazz artists take different directions.
Read More »Music Review: ‘Steve Wilson & Wilsonian’s Grain Live in New York: The Vanguard Sessions’
They do great solo work throughout, but when they work together, they shine.
Read More »Music Review: Karla Harris – ‘Sings the Dave and Iola Brubeck Songbook’
Karla Harris has old school vocal chops, and pianist Ted Howe’s arrangements make sure she has the perfect canvas to use them.
Read More »MPS Records’ Back Catalog Release Includes Jim Hall and Hank Jones Trio
MPS Records to release back catalog including some jazz legends.
Read More »Music Review: Curtis Nowosad – ‘Dialectics’
Together the ensemble produces a nine-tune set that does full justice to a dialectic of harmonic truth.
Read More »I Shall Be Released: New Recordings and Tours from Rihanna, Kid Ink, Chris Brown, Shelby Lynne and More
Plus Florence + the Machine, Alabama Shakes, The Replacements, Buena Vista Social Club, Larry Coryell, Jorma Kaukonen, Simone Dinnerstein, and The Yardbirds.
Read More »Music Review: Joe Blessett – ‘Excuse Me’
Blessett's experimentations are hit-and-miss.
Read More »Music Review: Jazz Sax Great Art Pepper – ‘Neon Art: Volume One’
Saxophonist Art Pepper, in good form, is one of the greats.
Read More »Music Review: Jeff Coffin + The Mu’tet – ‘Side Up’
Between the different musical styles and the ever-changing ensembles, listening to 'Side Up' is like listening to something new on each and every track.
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