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Music Review: Rich Rosenthal – ‘Falling Up’
Falling Up is free jazz with a bite.
Read More »Music Review: David Helbock’s Random/Control – ‘Think of Two’
Helbock's trio plays jazz for the adventurous music lover.
Read More »Music Review: Dhafer Youssef – ‘Birds Requiem’
The oud virtuoso takes listeners on an exotic spiritual journey.
Read More »Music Review: Archie Shepp Attica Blues Orchestra – ‘I Hear the Sound’
In its new incarnation, this orchestra is still an ensemble with a message.
Read More »Music Review: Red Mitchell – ‘What I Am’
The many faces of this renowned jazz bassist are showcased here.
Read More »Music Review: Robert Prester – ‘Dogtown’
A jazz album that soars above the sum of its parts.
Read More »Music Review: Donna Vivino – ‘Beautiful Dreamer’
At her best, Donna Vivino sings with an emotional honesty that is compelling.
Read More »Music Review: Craig Handy – ‘Craig Handy & 2nd Line Smith’
Craig Handy infuses the music of Jimmy Smith with the New Orleans vibe.
Read More »Music Reviews: Zoot Sims Quartet – ‘Down Home,’ Donald Byrd and Pepper Adams – ‘Motor City Scene’ [Remastered]
Two reissues that provide reliable, if not always inspired, performances.
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