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Music Review: Chris Walden Big Band – ‘Full On!’
An album to savor, one can only hope it won’t take another seven years for another.
Read More »Music Review: Tony Kadleck Big Band – ‘Around the Horn’
Kadleck’s 'Around the Horn' is another in the spate of very fine big band albums released in recent months.
Read More »Music Review: The Bill Warfield Big Band Featuring Randy Brecker – ‘Trumpet Story’
Randy Brecker and Bill Warfield make a combination that’s hard to beat.
Read More »Music Review: Kenny Lavender – ‘Conscious Journey Part 1 & 2’
If you don’t like the big band sound, Lavender's "Caravan" may well change your mind.
Read More »Music Review: Doris Day – ‘The Essential Doris Day’ [2-CD Collection]
America's sweetheart of the 1950s and 1960s returns with an essential collection.
Read More »Music Review: Arturo O’Farrill and the Chico O’Farrill Afro Cuban Jazz Orchestra – ‘Final Night at Birdland’
Afro-Cuban jazz orchestra ends 14 year gig at Birdland.
Read More »Music Review: Roomful of Blues – ’45 Live’
At the ripe age of 45, a live show from this jumpin' blues band celebrates even older American musical traditions.
Read More »Music Review: Swingadelic – ‘Toussaintville’
'Toussaintville' is Swingadelic's big band salute to the music of Allen Toussaint.
Read More »Music Review: Margaret Whiting – Maggie Isn’t Margaret Anymore/Pop Country
Two out-of-print albums by Margaret Whiting return in a two-for-one package.
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