Coltrane's legendary live album catches him in a very settled stage in his career, and while not for the faint-hearted, it's a good introduction to his music.
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Music Review: Judy Wexler – ‘What I See’
A jazz vocalist who favors a controlled aesthetic delivers a program of lesser-known gems.
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A young guitarist flies to great heights while fronting a new jazz ensemble.
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Jazz guitarist fuses contemporary sounds with his exotic roots.
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Four saxes are better than one.
Read More »Music Review: Geri Allen – ‘Grand River Crossings: Motown and Motor City Inspirations’
This solo piano album is a love letter to Detroit.
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These new albums find jazz drummers stepping up to lead hot ensembles.
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Combining pop and jazz, Joshua Worden does it all himself.
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – ‘Django Festival Allstars 2012 – Live at Birdland’
Whether recorded in studio, live, or both, this is an album filled with music to make you happy, one you’ll want to hear.
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Carlos Santana and John McLaughlin bring back 1970s jazz/rock fusion in an uneven concert recorded in 2011.
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