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Music Review: Robert Prester – ‘Dogtown’
A jazz album that soars above the sum of its parts.
Read More »Music Review: Donna Vivino – ‘Beautiful Dreamer’
At her best, Donna Vivino sings with an emotional honesty that is compelling.
Read More »Music Review: Craig Handy – ‘Craig Handy & 2nd Line Smith’
Craig Handy infuses the music of Jimmy Smith with the New Orleans vibe.
Read More »Music Reviews: Zoot Sims Quartet – ‘Down Home,’ Donald Byrd and Pepper Adams – ‘Motor City Scene’ [Remastered]
Two reissues that provide reliable, if not always inspired, performances.
Read More »Music Review: Jane Ira Bloom – ‘Sixteen Sunsets’
Jane Ira Bloom 's new album shows the saxophonist at her lyrical best.
Read More »Music Review: Nir Felder – ‘Golden Age’
Ten original compositions make up the debut album from an exciting jazz guitarist.
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – ‘A Celtic Christmas’ [Compiled by Marc Gunn]
This collection of Christmas songs from indie Celtic artists like Boston Blackthorne, Iona, and Heather Dale is bound to boost your spirit.
Read More »Music Reviews: ‘CYO3’, ‘Balance’, and ‘Music of Ryuichi Skamoto’
New albums from Craig Yaremko Organ Trio, Adam Unsworth with John Vanore and Byron Olson, and The Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble.
Read More »Music Review: Cheryl Bentyne and Mark Winkler – ‘West Coast Cool’
Bentyne, Winkler, and cool jazz make for a magical combination.
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