Music Genres

For fans of top-flight Brazilian-oriented jazz, any time Adolfo is recording, that is a very good thing.

The Americana troubadour evolves into a plumber of the soul on his fine new album. I imagine him sitting back in a cracked leather easy chair, letting out a long slow breath, and surveying the haste and waste of the world around him before starting work on these songs.

Lovers of rock and country will no doubt appreciate the thought put into each track on this EP.

Fanfare Ciocarlia's 'Onwards to Mars' continues to break all stereotypes you might have about a brass band.

From beginning to end, 'Metal Resistance' is more than a solid second album from the devilsh trio, but it shows continued growth and more comfort with coming into their own. Babymetal proves they have what it takes to continue in this industry so ready to throw newcomers to the wolves.

One of the long-running Jim Cullum Jazz Band's great achievements is its jazz-band version of 'Porgy and Bess,' now available on a two-CD set, including narration by William Warfield, who played Porgy on stage many times.

If his debut is any indication, both as composer and performer, Darren English is a force to be reckoned with.

The impressive (and overdue) New York City debut of a wonderfully accomplished professional ensemble took place in the amenable space of Christ Church United Methodist and featured works for double chorus by Brahms, Gabrieli, and Randall Thompson.

'Some Other Time' is a welcome addition to the Bill Evans canon.

While not bad, 'Paper' could benefit from less layering and stronger vocals, as well as a unifying theme.