Here are quick takes on a mix of jazz albums you might have missed.
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Music Review: New Recordings of the Saint-Saëns Piano Trios and Brahms Clarinet Sonatas
Two new recordings of Romantic-era music from France and Germany are revealing in different ways.
Read More »Music Review: Delta Rae – ‘After It All’
The new album from the hard-to-define but easy-to-love band is full of soaring melodies and a deep-hearted, determined, and joyful feel.
Read More »Music Review: Bananarama – ‘Megarama’ [3-CD Set Reissue]
The internationally renowned Brit girl group's deep remix catalog is chronicled in a new 3-CD set of dance/club hits and rarities.
Read More »Music Review: Les McCann – ‘Invitation to Openness’ [Remastered]
'Invitation to Openness' is one of those albums that speaks not only to jazz enthusiasts, it is an album that will bring a smile to all lovers of intelligent music.
Read More »Music Review: Matt Criscuolo – ‘Headin’ Out’
Criscuolo's music takes off with new ideas, but only after it has been grounded in form.
Read More »Music Review: [debut] – ‘Postcards from Berlin’
‘Postcards from Berlin’ seems like a soundtrack featuring songs set within a narrow, well-defined style.
Read More »Music Review: Simple Minds – ‘Sparkle in The Rain’ [4CD Deluxe Boxed Set]
Simple Minds big grab for the brass ring back in 1984, gets the 30th anniversary treatment on this deluxe boxed set.
Read More »Music Review: Count Basie and His Orchestra – ‘Basic Basie’ [Remastered]
Great soloists, tight ensemble work. Classic big bands are the crowning glory of the middle of the last century.
Read More »Music Review: The True Groove All-Stars – ‘Fully Re-Covered’
Thirteen songs, some better known than others, are covered by the stars of True Groove Records.
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