Ahmad Jamal is a virtuoso in terms of his technique – he just chooses how and when to put that virtuosity on display.
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Music Review: Humble Pie – ‘Performance Rockin’ the Fillmore – The Complete Recordings’
The four-disc collection, recorded live at the Fillmore in 1971, is a feast for fans of early hard rock.
Read More »Music Review: Paul Simon – ‘Over the Bridge of Time: A Paul Simon Retrospective (1964-2011)’
A retrospective that collects 20 Simon gems and still doesn't scratch the surface.
Read More »Music Review: Tony DeSare – ‘PiANO’
The triple threat's impressive new release has the piano doing everything but the vocals.
Read More »Music Review: Chris Connor – ‘Chris Connor Sings Lullabys for Lovers’ [Remastered]
This remastered reissue is short on quantity but long on quality.
Read More »Music Review: Sachal Studios Orchestra – ‘Jazz and All That’
The Pakistani orchestra proves that jazz can make its mark all over the world.
Read More »Music Review: Mario Lanza – ‘The Toast of Hollywood’
This two-disc set from Sony reissues some of the best of the late, great tenor.
Read More »Music Review: Patty Griffin – ‘Silver Bell’
Recorded for A&M Records in 2000 but never before released, Griffin's "lost" album finally sees the light of day.
Read More »Music Review: Minus The Bear – ‘Acoustics II’
This all-acoustic album is a true treat for Minus The Bear fans. You just can't go wrong with these guys.
Read More »Music Review: Original Broadway Cast – ‘Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella’
Laura Osnes and the Broadway cast give a winning performance. A welcome addition to most musical comedy libraries.
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