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Music Review: Lyn Stanley – ‘Lost in Romance’
A love affair follows its course in this sultry, blond singer's debut album.
Read More »Music Review: Sarah Vaughan – ‘Sophisticated Lady: The Duke Ellington Songbook Collection’
On this 2-CD reissue of her 1979 releases, Sarah Vaughan feasts on the music of Duke Ellington.
Read More »Music Reviews: Paul Carlon, The Jimmy Amadie Trio, and Bob Mover
Three albums take mainstream jazz in different directions.
Read More »Concert Review: Steve Martin • Preservation Hall Jazz Band • Madeleine Peyroux, Hollywood Bowl, 8/7/13
Though the three acts aren't touring together, all are worth seeking out.
Read More »Music Review: Cannonball Adderley with Milt Jackson – ‘Things Are Getting Better’ [Remastered]
An all-star ensemble worked together to produce a jazz treat in 1958.
Read More »Music Review: Arturo O’Farrill and the Chico O’Farrill Afro Cuban Jazz Orchestra – ‘Final Night at Birdland’
Afro-Cuban jazz orchestra ends 14 year gig at Birdland.
Read More »Music Review: Thelonious Monk and Gerry Mulligan – ‘Mulligan Meets Monk’ – [Remastered]
This team-up may not be the best album of their careers but it was one of the most interesting.
Read More »Music Review: Carline Ray – ‘Vocal Sides’
Singer's debut album as lead vocalist, 'Vocal Sides,' released one month before her death.
Read More »Music Review: The New Gary Burton Quartet – ‘Guided Tour’
The master vibraphonist is still making great music at 70 on this new release.
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