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Music Review: Yves Leveille – ‘Essences Des Bois’
All in all, 'Essences Des Bois' is an album of contemporary mainstream jazz that offers a lot of very fine listening.
Read More »Music Reviews: The Lindsey Blair Quartet, Paul Jost, and Viper Mad Trio
Three new jazz albums offer a lot of variety.
Read More »Music Review: Dr. John – ‘Ske-Dat-De-Dat…The Spirit of Satch’
A baker’s dozen of songs honor the great man’s memory not through imitation, but by taking the Armstrong vibe into the new century.
Read More »Music Review: The Bill Warfield Big Band Featuring Randy Brecker – ‘Trumpet Story’
Randy Brecker and Bill Warfield make a combination that’s hard to beat.
Read More »Music Review: Kenny Lavender – ‘Conscious Journey Part 1 & 2’
If you don’t like the big band sound, Lavender's "Caravan" may well change your mind.
Read More »Music Review: Jean-Philippe Grégoire – ‘Sounds From the Delta’
Testimony to the continuing dynamism of the Parisian jazz scene.
Read More »Music Reviews: Charlie Apicella & Iron City – ‘Big Boss,’ Chicago Jazz Philharmonic – ‘Sketches of Spain (Revisited)’
Two new jazz albums offer some exciting musical explorations.
Read More »Music Review: The Danny Petroni Blue Project – ‘The Blue Project’
Born out of the Superstorm Sandy in 2012, The Danny Petroni Blue Project brings together a group of talented artists.
Read More »Music Review: Gabrielle Stravelli – ‘Waiting in Vain’
Acclaimed jazz vocalist Gabrielle Stravelli makes an impressive album debut with 'Waiting In Vain.'
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