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This collection of Christmas songs from indie Celtic artists like Boston Blackthorne, Iona, and Heather Dale is bound to boost your spirit.
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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.
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – ‘Punk Goes Christmas’
Holiday punk CD offers grab bag of Christmas candy from the likes of New Found Glory and Man Overboard.
Read More »Music Review: Cheryl Bentyne and Mark Winkler – ‘West Coast Cool’
Bentyne, Winkler, and cool jazz make for a magical combination.
Read More »Music Review: Hans Koller – ‘Legends Live: Hans Koller and Friends’
The new release from Jazzhaus samples fine post-war jazz from German saxophonist Hans Koller.
Read More »Music Reviews: The Clash – ‘The Clash’, ‘Give ’em Enough Rope’, ‘London Calling’, ‘Sandinista!’, ‘Combat Rock’ [Remastered]
The Clash, still the only band that matters 30 years later!
Read More »Music Review: Laura Benanti – ‘In Constant Search of the Right Kind of Attention’
The Broadway and TV actress delivers a winning performance at 54 Below.
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – ‘Fifteen Shades of Blue’
Fifteen fine examples of jazz in Canada are collected on one album.
Read More »Music Review: Gregg Swann – ‘Turn to Stars’
In this posthumous release the artist retains his knack for thoughtful pop even as he faces mortality head-on.
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.
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