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Music Review: Rondi Marsh – ‘The Pink Room’
Marsh's fourth studio recording, 'The Pink Room,' shows she is in full command of the reins as a jazz singer.
Read More »Music Review: The Chaz Lipp Groove Tripp – ‘Good Merlin’
The debut effort from Lipp and Malakar achieves what masters of the jazz craft have pursued throughout their lifetime: music that moves people emotionally.
Read More »Music Review: Ron Boustead – ‘Unlikely Valentine’
An integration of blue-eyed soul, modern bop, and vintage swing, vocalist Ron Boustead is adept at presenting a repertoire that merges Frank Sinatra with Michael McDonald.
Read More »Music Review: Nicole Saphos – ‘Tiptoe’
Nicole Saphos' recording celebrates the nostalgic structures of early 20th century music, even dipping modern folk pop tunes into its legendary pot.
Read More »Music Review: Marlene VerPlanck – ‘The Mood I’m In’
From torchlight ballads to casino room swing, Marlene VerPlanck covers the spectrum of jazz standards.
Read More »Music Review: Hank Marvin – ‘Django’s Castle’
A compilation of swing jazz numbers from guitarist Hank Marvin displays the intricate detailing of his fretwork and melodic sensibilities.
Read More »Music Review: Bob Mundy – ‘Something Beautiful’
Bob Mundy’s smooth and sophisticated stylings reflect romance in all its infinite varieties, from dreamy ruminations to feelings of forlorn.
Read More »Music Review: Curtis Stigers – ‘Hooray for Love’
A classy, understated new album from the jazz singer mixes standards with original tunes that fit right in with them.
Read More »Music Review: Jutta Hipp – “The German Recordings 1952-1955”
Jutta Hipp walked away from the music scene at the height of her commercial success. Now her early German recordings have been issued on CD.
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