Two reissues that provide reliable, if not always inspired, performances.
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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.
Read More »Music Review: Hans Koller – ‘Legends Live: Hans Koller and Friends’
The new release from Jazzhaus samples fine post-war jazz from German saxophonist Hans Koller.
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – ‘Fifteen Shades of Blue’
Fifteen fine examples of jazz in Canada are collected on one album.
Read More »Music Review: Ayman Fanous and Jason Kao Hwang – ‘Zilzal’
An album of free jazz with music that reflects the earthquake of its Arabic title.
Read More »Music Reviews: Xmas Jazz from Nnenna Freelon and the John Brown Big Band, and David Ian
These are two albums sure to brighten the 2013 Christmas season.
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