They are not three musicians working individually; they work together in a kind of mystical union.
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Music Review: Steve Davis’ ‘Say When’ Salutes J. J. Johnson
'Say When' is another must-have album from Smoke Sessions.
Read More »Music Review: Antonio Sanchez – ‘Three Times Three’ and ‘The Meridian Suite’
Two new albums from the snubbed composer of the score for the Oscar-winning 'Birdman.'
Read More »Music Review: Tangos by Roger Davidson – ‘Te Extraño Buenos Aires’
While this musical approach is not particularly adventurous and retro in feel, it is lush and full-blooded; it is music that excites.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Satan’s Lullaby: A Medieval Mystery’ by Priscilla Royal
While not quite a page turner, the book is an enjoyable read.
Read More »Music Review: Jeff Lorber and Chuck Loeb – ‘Bop (A CD to Help Fund the Cure for PKD)’
If this album is any indication, 'Bop' is alive and well—and still kicking backsides.
Read More »Music Review: Tony Succar – ‘Unity: The Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson’
The idea for 'Unity' was in the fusing of two cultures.
Read More »Music Reviews: Brazilian and Cuban Jazz from Minas, Antonio Adolfo, and Nils Fischer
Reviewed here are fresh, new interpretations of Brazilian and Cuban jazz.
Read More »Music Review: Pascal Bokar – ‘Guitar Balafonics’
All Bokar’s passions are on display on his February release, 'Guitar Balafonics.'
Read More »Book Review: ’90 Church: Inside America’s Notorious First Narcotics Squad’ by Dean Unkefer
An account of police authorities acting as badly as the criminals they seek, often worse.
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