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Two albums of previously unreleased live Stan Getz recordings are out this month.
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Music Review: Nicole – ‘Raizes/Roots’
Yiddish melodies in Brazilian dress, world music melded with Latin jazz—Raizes/Roots is an album that deserves your attention.
Read More »Music Reviews: Brazilian and Cuban Jazz from Minas, Antonio Adolfo, and Nils Fischer
Reviewed here are fresh, new interpretations of Brazilian and Cuban jazz.
Read More »Music Reviews: Lisa Ferraro – ‘Serenading the Moon,’ Rozina Patkai – ‘Você e Eu’
Two impressive jazz vocalists deliver the goods. Different goods, but goods nonetheless.
Read More »Music Review: Carmen Cuesta – ‘Toda Una Vida’
An exciting celebration the bolero featuring a soft, sultry, sexy voice.
Read More »Music Review: Roger Davidson – “Journey to Rio”
Roger Davidson takes listeners on a "Journey to Rio" in his latest album.
Read More »Music Review: Antonio Adolfo – Finas Misturas
Antonio Adolfo's Finas Misturas blends jazz with Brazilian stylings.
Read More »Music Review: Henrik Meurkens – Live at Bird’s Eye
The jazz harmonica master plays live with his quartet.
Read More »Music Review: Chris Connor – Chris Connor Sings Gentle Bossa Nova
The reissue allows original fans to revisit one of the great voices of their youth; youngsters will experience the joy of discovery.
Read More »Music Review: Stan Getz & Cal Tjader – Stan Getz/Cal Tjader Sextet
A summit meeting of some of the finest players in jazz, circa 1958.
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