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Music Review: Rudresh Mahanthappa & Bunky Green – Apex (Dig)
An astounding display of jazz improvisation, led by two expert alto saxophonists.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: Elf – Ultimate Collector’s Edition
An Xmas film worth owning but not with all that comes with it.
Read More »Music Review: Roscoe Mitchell and The Note Factory – Far Side
Free jazz improvisation does not get much better than the performance captured here.
Read More »Music Review: Seth Glier – The Next Right Thing
New Seth Glier CD makes a strong bid for pop success
Read More »Music Review: Bing Crosby – The Crosby Christmas Sessions
Some of Bing's biggest Christmas songs come together on one great album.
Read More »Music Review: The Brian Setzer Orchestra – Christmas Comes Alive
Get ready for a swinging Christmas from The Brian Setzer Orchestra.
Read More »Book Review: The Pacific by Hugh Ambrose
WWII in the Pacific through the eyes of five marines.
Read More »Music Review: The Dave Brubeck Quartet – Time Box Set
This is an excellent introduction to Dave Brubeck.
Read More »Massive Wildfire Threatens Haifa in Northern Israel
Fire rages in northern Israel unabated
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