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Music Review: Lisa Fox – ‘Winter Wonder’
A dozen Christmas classics sung beautifully by jazz vocalist Lisa Fox. A perfect soundtrack for holiday celebrations!
Read More »Music Review: Christmas Albums from John Schneider and Tom Wopat, Peter Furler, Tom Dyer and Mack Avenue Records
There is something for everyone in these new Christmas releases.
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists (Julian Ovenden, Elizabeth McGovern, Katie Marshall) – ‘Christmas at Downton Abbey’ [2-CD Set]
The 45 songs in this carefully chosen collection will transport you to a serene and sophisticated 'Downton Abbey'-style Christmas.
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – ‘It’s Christmas on Mack Avenue’
'It’s Christmas on Mack Avenue' is as happy a celebration of the holiday season as a jazz enthusiast is likely to find under the tree this year.
Read More »Concert Review: David Lanz at The Everett Historic Theatre – Everett, WA 11/28/14
A captivating holiday-themed concert by the Grammy-nominated pianist-composer.
Read More »Music Review: Christmas Jug Band – ‘Jugology: Greatest Near Misses (Best Of…)’
The Christmas Jug Band delivers the perfect Christmas party collection.
Read More »Music Review: David Lanz and Kristin Amarie – ‘Forever Christmas’
A collection of warmly melodic holiday music that will enhance many Christmas parties and gatherings this season.
Read More »Music Review: Indie Roundup – Claire Lynch Band’s Holiday Album, Ben Hunter and Joe Seamons, The Suitcase Junket
I never thought of it before, but The Claire Lynch Band did: Could any instrument be a better choice to power "Jingle Bells" than the banjo?
Read More »I Shall Be Released: New Recordings and Tours from David Guetta, Wu-Tang Clan, Placido Domingo, Wiz Khalifa, Jeff Beck and More
Plus a new children's holiday album from Farmer Jason (of Jason and the Scorchers), a concert DVD from Depeche Mode, and a reissued lost classic from The Byrds' Gene Clark.
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