The new release from Jazzhaus samples fine post-war jazz from German saxophonist Hans Koller.
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Music Review: Various Artists – ‘Fifteen Shades of Blue’
Fifteen fine examples of jazz in Canada are collected on one album.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Lady Day’ with Dee Dee Bridgewater
A remarkable portrayal of, and tribute to, the legendary Billie Holiday runs for just a few more weeks Off-Broadway.
Read More »Music Review: Ayman Fanous and Jason Kao Hwang – ‘Zilzal’
An album of free jazz with music that reflects the earthquake of its Arabic title.
Read More »Music Reviews: Xmas Jazz from Nnenna Freelon and the John Brown Big Band, and David Ian
These are two albums sure to brighten the 2013 Christmas season.
Read More »Music Review: Anne Ducros – ‘Either Way: From Marilyn to Ella’
Anne Ducros's treatment of classic jazz songs may make you forget the originals.
Read More »Music Reviews: Dewa Budjana – ‘Joged Kahyangan,’ Dusan Jevtovic – ‘Am I Walking Wrong?’
Moonrise Records releases two fine jazz albums, one from an Indonesian guitarist, one from a Serbian.
Read More »Just Released: ‘Fred Astaire: The Early Years at RKO’ from TCM and Sony Masterworks
A new 2-CD set features Astaire's vocals on classic numbers from Hollywood's golden age of movie musicals.
Read More »Music Review: Greg Lewis – ‘Organ Monk: American Standard’
The third album in the 'Organ Monk' series of tributes to Thelonious Monk offers some exciting music.
Read More »Music Review: Jake Hertzog – ‘Throwback’
Randy Brecker joins the Jake Hertzog trio for some great jazz.
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