Three reissues are a nostalgic reminder of the mid-century soundscape.
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Music Review: Various Artists – ‘One-Derful Collection: One-Derful Records’
New compilations from One-derful! Records are an archive of early Chicago soul, doo-wop, and R&B.
Read More »Music Reviews: Jazz Albums from Ranee Lee, Rodney Whitaker, and Gian-Carla Tisera
Three good quality 2014 jazz albums you may have missed.
Read More »Music Review: Irvin Mayfield & the New Orleans Jazz Playhouse Revue – ‘A New Orleans Creole Christmas’
Mayfield takes us to New Orleans for a joyful Creole Christmas you are sure to enjoy!
Read More »Music Review: Jimmy Greene – ‘Beautiful Life’
'Beautiful Life' is an emotionally charged musical celebration of a life too soon lost.
Read More »Music Review: Robin Banks – ‘Modern Classic’
Miss Robin Banks' 'Modern Classic' is essentially old school, small ensemble jazz that deserves to expand her audience and deepen her already appreciative critical reception.
Read More »Music Review: Lisa Fox – ‘Winter Wonder’
A dozen Christmas classics sung beautifully by jazz vocalist Lisa Fox. A perfect soundtrack for holiday celebrations!
Read More »Music Review: The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra – ‘OverTime: Music of Bob Brookmeyer’
VJO is a class outfit. Their Grammy-nominated 'OverTime: Music of Bob Brookmeyer' shows them working at their best.
Read More »Are You Listening? 2014 in Music [Lenny Kravitz, Kimbra, Shakira, Chris Brown, Kelis, and More]
2014 was all about 'Food' (Ninja Tune)―the kind one-time hook girl turned chameleonic chanteuse Kelis was serving.
Read More »Win a Joni Mitchell Box Set (‘Love Has Many Faces’) from Blogcritics
New four-disc set is a four-act "ballet" of Mitchell's songs above love curated by the artist herself, along with six new paintings by Mitchell.
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