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On his swan song release, Batiste remains that most special of things: The old-school modernist.
Mellencamp has never sounded more comfortable in relating the uncertainties that exist inside the reliable traditions of middle America.
Staples transcends humble homage to record one of the most emotionally honest albums I've heard in years.
People told him those bullfrog cheeks would ruin his playing. The embouchure, very important.
Marsalis finally returns to small-band work in his Blue Note debut.
This is the lesser-known, but very worthy, companion piece to Kind of Blue that every Miles fan should have.
On Wish, Dewey Redman's son earns his degree in Ornette-thology.
Originally labeled Miles Davis plus 19, with Gil Evans, it was that 20th guy, who was the important one.
Pres was in bad shape physically during the 1950's but when the mood struck him, his tenor was still in fine form.
"Acid-jazz" leading light Idris Muhammad has drummed on countless great records. Here's a great record he made himself.
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