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Music Review: David Ian – ‘Valentine’s Day’
A jazz album for lovers that you can listen to and enjoy right from the start
Read More »Music Reviews: Lenny Sendersky & Tony Romano – ‘Desert Flower,’ The Matthew Finck Jonathan Bell Project – ‘It’s Not That Far’
Two jazz albums, each featuring a fine guitar/sax-fronted quartet.
Read More »Music Review: Dee Bell and Marcos Silva – ‘Silva – Bell – Elation’
After 20 years off the stage, singer Dee Bell is back with a winning album.
Read More »Music Review: Rob Derke & The NYJAZZ Quartet – ‘Blue Divide’
A jazz exploration of the relationship between form and content.
Read More »Music Review: Danilo Perez – ‘Panama 500’
A musical tribute to Panama and its broad range of cultural influences.
Read More »Music Review: Jim Clayton – ‘Songs My Daughter Knows’
Jim Clayton plays jazz versions of his daughter's favorite tunes.
Read More »Music Review: Brigitte Zarie – ‘L’amour’
'L'Amour' is a singular example of old school jazz in a modern world.
Read More »Music Review: Dhafer Youssef – ‘Birds Requiem’
The oud virtuoso takes listeners on an exotic spiritual journey.
Read More »Music Review: Archie Shepp Attica Blues Orchestra – ‘I Hear the Sound’
In its new incarnation, this orchestra is still an ensemble with a message.
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