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Music Review: Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers – ‘Live In Seattle’
Don't even think about calling this latest offering from saxophonist Mindi Abair "smooth jazz." This live set is funky, sweaty blues rock and R&B.
Read More »Music Review: Dee Dee Bridgewater, Irvin Mayfield, and The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra: ‘Dee Dee’s Feathers’
A dynamic tribute to the cultural spirit of New Orleans and its people’s character on the tenth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
Read More »Music Review: Yelena Eckemoff Quartet – ‘Everblue’
Still, while the poetic commentary is the frosting, the music is the cake. And in the end, 'Everblue' is some mighty tasty cake.
Read More »Music Review: Chris Pasin – ‘Random Acts of Kindness’
Trumpeter Chris Pasin and his band take inspiration from eastern music, traditional western tunesmithing, and free-form jazz to craft an original sound that pushes intellectual and emotional buttons alike.
Read More »Music Review: William Schimmel – ‘Theater of the Accordion’
William Schimmel’s latest, 'Theater of the Accordion,' takes the instrument to heights that demand respect.
Read More »Music Review: Brad Allen Williams – ‘Lamar’
What distinguishes Lamar is its return to older recording techniques.
Read More »Music Review: Gilad Atzmon and the Orient House Ensemble – ‘The Whistle Blower’
Song, melody, and laughter are the soul of this album.
Read More »Music Review – ‘Many a New Day (Karrin Allyson Sings Rodgers and Hammerstein)’
Fronting an all-star duo, Allyson proves herself a creative force to be reckoned with.
Read More »Music Review: Rob Reddy – ‘Bechet: Our Contemporary’
True to its title, the album honors the pioneering soprano saxophonist not by mere regurgitation like some, but by using his music for creative inspiration.
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