As a 'Ragtime' newbie, I wondered how E.L. Doctorow's three connected stories of early-20th-century America fit together in a musical theater context. The answer, on the evidence of this fine new production, is: brilliantly.
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Music Reviews: Laura Dubin Trio – ‘Live at the Xerox Rochester International Festival’
Dubin's live performance with her trio has multiple facets, coursing through a swathe of material that contains variables of jazz, blues, and orchestral spoors.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Tunes of the Twenties: The Stories Behind the Songs’ by Robert Rawlins
Rawlins is an engaging writer who obviously relishes digging out the meaty stories behind the songs he loves. His new book will delight anyone interested in music history or who loves early jazz.
Read More »Concert Review: Martin McQuade at Gulf Coast Restaurant in Brooklyn, NY, August 7, 2016
Vocalist Martin McQuade and pianist/background vocalist Pete Sokolow present a jazz-inspired repertoire live at Gulf Coast restaurant in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
Read More »Music Review: Sundae + Mr. Goessl – ‘Makes My Heart Sway’
'Makes My Heart Sway' is Sundae + Mr. Goessl’s newest album. A follow-up to their debut 'Cheek to Cheek' (2014), it features a moody and diverse palette.
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