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Music Review: Ghostly Beard – ‘Inward’ Dispenses Luxurious Tones
'Inward' is one of those albums best described as luxuriously comfortable, which makes it worth your time and attention.
Read More »Concert Review: Jazz Pianist Eliane Elias at Birdland (NYC, 13 April 2018)
The Brazilian pianist is a master of infusing improvisational virtuosity into the spirit of a song, whether's it's by Jobim or The Doors, an original, or a Broadway classic from 'Man of La Mancha.'
Read More »Music Review: Lyndol Descant – ‘All Love’
The candid lyricism of Carly Simon meets the easy listening vocalese of Fiona Apple on Lyndol Descant's new release.
Read More »Music Review: Eliane Elias – ‘Man of La Mancha’ in Latin Jazz Style
The Brazilian jazz pianist goes full-tilt from the start, with dense and intense rhythms, indeed a florid, Lisztian intricacy, on "To Each His Dulcinea." One listen to Elias's substitutions on the theme and you know she's playing with a full quiver of creativity as well as a twinkle in her eye.
Read More »Music Review: Nothing But You – ‘Just For Tonight’ Single Smolders With Lush Sonic Flavors
'Just For Tonight' is rich and affluent with delightful harmonics.
Read More »Music Review: Jungsu Choi Tiny Orkester – ‘Tchuss Jazz Era’ Provides Complex, Dazzling Fusion Jazz
The complexity of colors infusing 'Tchuss Jazz Era' is marvelous.
Read More »Music Review: Agency – ‘Philosophies’ Exudes Polished Hip-Hop Tones
'Philosophies' is a strong album, full of infectious grooves and captivating vocal harmonies.
Read More »Music Interview: Nothing But You Discusses Her Forthcoming Album
Anticipation for the new album is at fever pitch, because Nicky’s intimate lyricism and soulful delivery strikes a chord in the hearts of listeners.
Read More »Music Review: Daniel Biro – ‘120 OneTwenty’ Supplies Sublime Ambient Music
'120' is “gorgeously delicious.” Daniel Biro’s musical wizardry amalgamates complex layers of sonic tessellations and gravity-defying textures into pure elegance. This is ambient music as it should be - immanent and transcendent, yet revelatory. It’s simply sublime.
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