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An album of free jazz with music that reflects the earthquake of its Arabic title.
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Music Reviews: Xmas Jazz from Nnenna Freelon and the John Brown Big Band, and David Ian
These are two albums sure to brighten the 2013 Christmas season.
Read More »Music Review: Anne Ducros – ‘Either Way: From Marilyn to Ella’
Anne Ducros's treatment of classic jazz songs may make you forget the originals.
Read More »Music Reviews: Dewa Budjana – ‘Joged Kahyangan,’ Dusan Jevtovic – ‘Am I Walking Wrong?’
Moonrise Records releases two fine jazz albums, one from an Indonesian guitarist, one from a Serbian.
Read More »Just Released: ‘Fred Astaire: The Early Years at RKO’ from TCM and Sony Masterworks
A new 2-CD set features Astaire's vocals on classic numbers from Hollywood's golden age of movie musicals.
Read More »Music Review: Greg Lewis – ‘Organ Monk: American Standard’
The third album in the 'Organ Monk' series of tributes to Thelonious Monk offers some exciting music.
Read More »Music Review: Jake Hertzog – ‘Throwback’
Randy Brecker joins the Jake Hertzog trio for some great jazz.
Read More »Music Review: Anthony Strong – ‘Stepping Out’
A jazz singer with a truly fresh sound reinvents the standards.
Read More »Music Review: Clarence Johnson III – ‘Watch Him Work’
This saxophonist plays smooth jazz with a message.
Read More »Music Review: Halie Loren – ‘Simply Love’
Old songs or new, this jazz singer stamps them with her own personal style.
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