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Music Review: Ashley Daneman Debuts with ‘Beauty Indestructible’
Ashley Daneman’s music is clearly something special.
Read More »Music Reviews: Jazz from Lauren Meccia, The Phil Chester Group, and Pat Hall
Reviewed here are two new jazz releases and a different kind of tribute to Bill Evans.
Read More »Music Review: Miles Davis – ‘Chronicles: The Complete Prestige Recordings 1951 – 1956’ [Box Set]
'Chronicles' is an eight-CD Miles Davis set which represents his work with the Prestige label, during which the man with the horn came into his own.
Read More »Music Reviews: Reissues from Peggy Connelly, Frank Rosolino, and Marty Paich [Remastered]
Three reissues are a nostalgic reminder of the mid-century soundscape.
Read More »Music Reviews: Jazz Albums from Ranee Lee, Rodney Whitaker, and Gian-Carla Tisera
Three good quality 2014 jazz albums you may have missed.
Read More »Music DVD Review: Jack Bruce – ‘Rockpalast: The 50th Birthday Concerts’
'The 50th Birthday Concerts' was Jack Bruce's party celebrating his long career with a wide menu of styles and a cast of all-stars.
Read More »Music Review: Irvin Mayfield & the New Orleans Jazz Playhouse Revue – ‘A New Orleans Creole Christmas’
Mayfield takes us to New Orleans for a joyful Creole Christmas you are sure to enjoy!
Read More »Music Review: Robin Banks – ‘Modern Classic’
Miss Robin Banks' 'Modern Classic' is essentially old school, small ensemble jazz that deserves to expand her audience and deepen her already appreciative critical reception.
Read More »Music Review: The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra – ‘OverTime: Music of Bob Brookmeyer’
VJO is a class outfit. Their Grammy-nominated 'OverTime: Music of Bob Brookmeyer' shows them working at their best.
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