Heartfelt performances of fine songs—this is a combination that’s hard to beat.
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Music Review: Curtis Stigers – ‘Hooray for Love’
A classy, understated new album from the jazz singer mixes standards with original tunes that fit right in with them.
Read More »Music Review: Ted Rosenthal Trio – ‘Rhapsody in Gershwin’
'Rhapsody in Gershwin' is small ensemble jazz at its transformative best.
Read More »Music Review: Nils Landgren – ‘Eternal Beauty’
Mellow jazz from the man with the red horn scores big in Europe.
Read More »Music Review: Kendra Shank and John Stowell – ‘New York Conversations’
For a musical experience that is out of the ordinary, this is a jazz album you need to hear.
Read More »Music Review: Dave Stryker – ‘Eight Track’
Seventies pop hits make for some fine jazz interpretations on Dave Stryker's 'Eight Track.'
Read More »Music Reviews: Lisa Ferraro – ‘Serenading the Moon,’ Rozina Patkai – ‘Você e Eu’
Two impressive jazz vocalists deliver the goods. Different goods, but goods nonetheless.
Read More »Music Review: Oscar Peñas – ‘Music of Departures and Returns’
Oscar Peñas and friends deliver a fine album of Latin jazz.
Read More »Concert Review: Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe – Observatory, Santa Ana, CA – 3/12/14
This was my first KDTU show but it won’t be my last.
Read More »Music Review: Freddie Bryant – ‘Dreamscape: Solo, Duo, Trio’
Guitarist Freddie Bryant demonstrates his virtuosity with his instrument in this exciting new album.
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