Beledo is something of a Uruguayan national treasure, and the new album goes a long way to justifying that reputation.
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Music Review: Indie Roundup – Megan Slankard, Escondido, Cristian Perez
Singer-songwriter Megan Slankard is a distinctive talent – a gifted melodist, and a literate and crafty, if hard to parse, lyricist.
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Lafayette Harris, Jr. may not be as well-known as some; he should be.
Read More »Music Review: New Funk From Groove Legacy and Chuck Loeb/Everette Harp/Jeff Lorber
Funk is alive and well - inside the world of jazz fusion - with these two new releases.
Read More »Music Review: Janiva Magness – ‘Love Wins Again’
Magness masterfully broadens her musical palate with the colors of soul, rock, and pop.
Read More »Music Review: Socrates Garcia Latin Jazz Orchestra – ‘Back Home’
'Back Home' is top of the line big band Latin Jazz.
Read More »Music Review: Nonch Harpin’ – ‘Native Sons’
From the get-go, with the weird 5/4 beat of "Mr. Rocket Boots Celery Man," this sly jazz quintet weaves a web of smooth themes and spidery solos, their earthy vibe reinforced by a clean but lo-fi roominess in the recording, uncomplicated arrangements, and tribal rhythms.
Read More »Music Review: Robby Ameen – ‘Days in the Night’
A truly rewarding multi-faceted, listening experience.
Read More »Music Review: Esperanza Spalding – ‘Emily’s D+Evolution’
Every track on this consistently compelling album is different. The ghostly pop melody of "Unconditional Love," the hard funk of "Good Lava," and the quick-tongued jazz fusion of "Judas" are just the start of a journey through a personal Land of Oz (or Chocolate Factory).
Read More »Music Review: Bob Wijnen – ‘NYC Unforeseen’
Wijnen’s is jazz you want to listen to.
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