The reissue of Ray Charles' 'Genius Loves Company' is an upgrade for those who bought the original album and a treat for those who missed it the first time around.
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Concert Review: Chiara String Quartet, All-Bartók Program at Bargemusic, Brooklyn, NY 9/26/2014
The composer integrated modern 20th century styles and folk music from North Africa and elsewhere in his string quartets.
Read More »Classical Superstars Lang Lang and Joshua Bell Both Releasing New Albums September 30
Pianist Lang Lang's new double album is dedicated entirely to Mozart, while Bell's recording is all Bach.
Read More »Music Review: Lenny Kravitz – ‘Strut’
Lenny Kravitz shows off his "strut" on his new LP.
Read More »Music Review: Immigrant Union – ‘Anyway’
Overall, 'Anyway' is a pretty good album that will grow on you.
Read More »Music Review: Jimmy McIntosh – ‘Jimmy McIntosh and…’
McIntosh, with a little help from his friends (including Ronnie Wood and John Scofield), delivers a six-string master class.
Read More »Music Review: Ann Hampton Callaway – ‘From Sassy to Divine: The Sarah Vaughan Project’
Callaway’s Sarah Vaughan tribute album is no attempt at cheap imitation.
Read More »Music Review: John Coltrane – ‘The Prestige Recordings’
The legend of John Coltrane begins here.
Read More »Music Review: Nehedar – ‘The Warming House’
A little bit of a lot of elements come together surprisingly well in an album that offers interesting insight into its composer.
Read More »Music Review: Alicia Olatuja – ‘Timeless’
Alicia Olatuja is a striking vocalist bequeathed with a soothing register that mesmerizes audiences.
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