Hilton's music, built upon classical and jazz influences, is both sensuously lyrical and improvisationally rich.
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Jazz Potpourri: Music from Joe Henderson, The Jiggs Whigham International Trio, Afro Bop Alliance, and More
Reviewed here are Jazz albums old and new.
Read More »Music Review: David Sanborn – ‘Time and the River’
David Sanborn puts out the kind of music that does perhaps the one thing needful for fine music: it sounds good.
Read More »I Shall Be Released: Music News from Flo Rida, Colbie Caillat, Ed Sheeran, The Rolling Stones, Dwight Yoakam, Marilyn Manson and More
Plus Christina Perri, Rob Thomas, The Plain White T’s, Nate Ruess of fun., The Smashing Pumpkins, David Sanborn, Mavis Staples, Jeff Beck, James Taylor, and More
Read More »Music Review: Dizzy Gillespie – ‘Live at Ronnie Scott’s: Volumes 1-4’
Dizzy Gillespie’s 'Live at Ronnie Scott’s: Volumes 1-4' makes for the kind of treasure that will warm the ears of happy jazz fans all over the planet.
Read More »Jazz Potpourri: Art Pepper, Julie Lyon Quintet, Michael Snow and Thollem McDonas, and More
Here are quick takes on a mix of jazz albums you might have missed.
Read More »Music Review: Les McCann – ‘Invitation to Openness’ [Remastered]
'Invitation to Openness' is one of those albums that speaks not only to jazz enthusiasts, it is an album that will bring a smile to all lovers of intelligent music.
Read More »HBO Documentary and ‘Ultimate Sinatra’ CD/LP Collection Mark 100th Birth Anniversary of Frank Sinatra
A new documentary tells Sinatra's story through archived interviews and commentary from friends and family; the new collection 'Ultimate Sinatra' is packed with key recordings from Sinatra's recording career.
Read More »Music Review: Matt Criscuolo – ‘Headin’ Out’
Criscuolo's music takes off with new ideas, but only after it has been grounded in form.
Read More »Music Review: Count Basie and His Orchestra – ‘Basic Basie’ [Remastered]
Great soloists, tight ensemble work. Classic big bands are the crowning glory of the middle of the last century.
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