Carlos Santana and John McLaughlin bring back 1970s jazz/rock fusion in an uneven concert recorded in 2011.
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A love affair follows its course in this sultry, blond singer's debut album.
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On this 2-CD reissue of her 1979 releases, Sarah Vaughan feasts on the music of Duke Ellington.
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A blend of classic rock influences with original songs creates a solid musical offering that should be enjoyed by a wide audience.
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Three albums take mainstream jazz in different directions.
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“Fingertips (Pt. 2)” may seem raw and a bit antiquated today but in 1963, it was Wonder's very first big hit.
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An NYC fiddler provides a series of amusing pop rock takes on single girl life.
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An accessible, fun album that's recommendable to jazz fans and non-jazz fans alike.
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Headliner Red Hot Chili Peppers closed the sixth annual Outside Lands Festival in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.
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Though the three acts aren't touring together, all are worth seeking out.
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