Jane Ira Bloom 's new album shows the saxophonist at her lyrical best.
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Music Review: Nir Felder – ‘Golden Age’
Ten original compositions make up the debut album from an exciting jazz guitarist.
Read More »Music Review: Bobby Troup – ‘The Songs of Bobby Troup’ [Remastered]
A cool reading of the music of Johnny Mercer.
Read More »Concert/Theater Review (NYC): The Andersons in ‘Le Jazz Hot’
In 'How the French Saved Jazz,' songs by iconic jazz musicians show how the interest and contributions of the less-racist French influenced our important American art form.
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – ‘A Celtic Christmas’ [Compiled by Marc Gunn]
This collection of Christmas songs from indie Celtic artists like Boston Blackthorne, Iona, and Heather Dale is bound to boost your spirit.
Read More »Music Reviews: ‘CYO3’, ‘Balance’, and ‘Music of Ryuichi Skamoto’
New albums from Craig Yaremko Organ Trio, Adam Unsworth with John Vanore and Byron Olson, and The Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble.
Read More »Music Review: Cheryl Bentyne and Mark Winkler – ‘West Coast Cool’
Bentyne, Winkler, and cool jazz make for a magical combination.
Read More »Music Review: Hans Koller – ‘Legends Live: Hans Koller and Friends’
The new release from Jazzhaus samples fine post-war jazz from German saxophonist Hans Koller.
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – ‘Fifteen Shades of Blue’
Fifteen fine examples of jazz in Canada are collected on one album.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Lady Day’ with Dee Dee Bridgewater
A remarkable portrayal of, and tribute to, the legendary Billie Holiday runs for just a few more weeks Off-Broadway.
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