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Music Review: Chet Baker – ‘Chet Baker Plays the Best of Lerner and Loewe’
Jazz meets Broadway in classic re-release from the masterful jazz trumpeter.
Read More »Music Review: Frank Wess – ‘Magic 101’
At age 89, the jazz saxophonist displays plenty of life on a new straight-ahead jazz album.
Read More »Music Review: Hadiza Dockeray – ‘Chapter 4’
This EP features six original tunes and will leave you wanting more.
Read More »Music Review: Alex Pangman with Bucky Pizzarelli – ‘Have a Little Fun’
Canadian sweetheart of swing is having a little fun with classic jazz.
Read More »Music Review: Rich Thompson – ‘Less is More’
The drummer's latest is jazz as it should be, played with inventive style.
Read More »Music Review: Miki Purnell – ‘Swingin’ to the Sea’
Miki Purnell's debut album 'Swingin' to the Sea' is just what the doctor ordered.
Read More »Music Review: Bill Cunliffe Trio – ‘River Edge, New Jersey’
The Bill Cunliffe Trio delivers some delightful jazz sounds on their new album.
Read More »Music Review: Julio Botti – ‘Tango Nostalgias’
Julio Botti plays new tango with Pablo Ziegler, exciting music that makes up an outstanding album.
Read More »Music Review: Roger Davidson – “Journey to Rio”
Roger Davidson takes listeners on a "Journey to Rio" in his latest album.
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