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Music Review: Regina Carter – ‘Southern Comfort’
Violinist Regina Carter tackles another part of her musical heritage.
Read More »Music Reviews: Adam Smale, Jon Di Fiore, Fernando Ulibarri
Three excellent, new, small ensemble jazz albums due for release on March 4.
Read More »Music Review: Daniel Szabo, Peter Erskine, Edwin Livingston – ‘A Song From There’
Jazz composer-pianist Szabo explores his roots in a trio setting.
Read More »Music Review: Natalie Cressman – ‘Turn the Sea’
In her new album, the singer-trombonist looks to expand her horizons.
Read More »Music Review: John Clayton – ‘Parlor Series, Vol. 1 (With Gerald Clayton)’
The Claytons, father and son, offer a fine program of jazz duets.
Read More »Music Reviews: Barbara Levy Daniels – ‘Love Lost and Found,’ Janice Borla Group – ‘Promises to Burn’
Borla and Daniels show the different faces of the jazz vocal.
Read More »Music Reviews: Carol Fredette, Matt Criscuolo, PJ Rasumssen
Three fine new jazz albums, Fredette's 'No Sad Songs for Me,' Criscuolo's 'Blippity Blat,' and Rasmussen's 'Another Adventure.'
Read More »Music Review: Catherine Russell – ‘Bring It Back’
Catherine Russell takes listeners on a jazz tour through the decades.
Read More »Music Review: Frank Wess – ‘Magic 201’
Frank Wess's 'Magic 201' is a fine sequel to his 'Magic 101.'
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