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Music Review: Donna Vivino – ‘Beautiful Dreamer’
At her best, Donna Vivino sings with an emotional honesty that is compelling.
Read More »Music Review: Craig Handy – ‘Craig Handy & 2nd Line Smith’
Craig Handy infuses the music of Jimmy Smith with the New Orleans vibe.
Read More »Music Reviews: Zoot Sims Quartet – ‘Down Home,’ Donald Byrd and Pepper Adams – ‘Motor City Scene’ [Remastered]
Two reissues that provide reliable, if not always inspired, performances.
Read More »Music Review: Jane Ira Bloom – ‘Sixteen Sunsets’
Jane Ira Bloom 's new album shows the saxophonist at her lyrical best.
Read More »Music Review: Nir Felder – ‘Golden Age’
Ten original compositions make up the debut album from an exciting jazz guitarist.
Read More »Music Review: Bobby Troup – ‘The Songs of Bobby Troup’ [Remastered]
A cool reading of the music of Johnny Mercer.
Read More »Concert/Theater Review (NYC): The Andersons in ‘Le Jazz Hot’
In 'How the French Saved Jazz,' songs by iconic jazz musicians show how the interest and contributions of the less-racist French influenced our important American art form.
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – ‘A Celtic Christmas’ [Compiled by Marc Gunn]
This collection of Christmas songs from indie Celtic artists like Boston Blackthorne, Iona, and Heather Dale is bound to boost your spirit.
Read More »Music Reviews: ‘CYO3’, ‘Balance’, and ‘Music of Ryuichi Skamoto’
New albums from Craig Yaremko Organ Trio, Adam Unsworth with John Vanore and Byron Olson, and The Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble.
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