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Concert Review: Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with Brad Mehldau at Carnegie Hall, October 9, 2013
The jazz pianist and composer holds his own amidst Beethoven and Brahms with an inspiring concert piece.
Read More »Music Review: Sachal Studios Orchestra – ‘Jazz and All That’
The Pakistani orchestra proves that jazz can make its mark all over the world.
Read More »Music Review: Zoot Sims – ‘Zoot Sims and the Gershwin Brothers’ [Remastered & Expanded]
The tenor sax great leads an all-star combo in a swinging exploration of the music of the Gershwins.
Read More »Music Reviews: Dave Bennett, Warren Wolf, Scott Hamilton
Three new jazz albums offer something old and something new.
Read More »Music Review: Marc Cary Focus Trio – ‘Four Directions’
Marc Cary and Focus embark on a spiritual journey in their new and sophomore album.
Read More »Music Review: Tom Dempsey – ‘Saucy’
An album filled with good listening in the best tradition of the guitar/organ trio.
Read More »Music Review: Nina Simone – ‘Little Girl Blue’ [Remastered]
A gem from 1958, Simone's classical training and elegant piano style are evident in her playing on both the instrumental and vocal tracks.
Read More »Music Review: Sandy Stewart & Bill Charlap – ‘Something to Remember’
Stewart and Charlap, mother and son, get together for a fun trip down memory lane.
Read More »Music Review: Lorraine Feather – ‘Attachments’
Feather is back in 2013 with 'Attachments,' her eighth solo album since 2000, and it is a winner.
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