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Jazz Reviews: Dimitri Landrain Sets Up on ‘Astor’s Place’; Albare Celebrates ‘Freedom’
Full of harmonic subtleties, suggestive moods, and deep grooves, these nine original Landrain compositions shine with craft and reflect the international influences the pianist has absorbed in his travels.
Read More »Music Reviews: Two Facets of Latin Jazz – Israel Tanenbaum, ‘Impressions’ and Ben Sher, ‘Samba for Tarsila’
New releases from producer/keyboardist Israel Tanenbaum and guitarist Ben Sher show different perspectives on Latin jazz.
Read More »Music Reviews: Antonio Adolfo – ‘Samba Jazz Alley’, Gretje Angell – ‘…in any key’
A thrilling Latin jazz set from a veteran Brazilian pianist and a silky debut from a young jazz vocalist
Read More »Music Review: Tribu – ‘El Matador’ Offers an Afro-Caribbean Mix
Tribu showcases an Afro-Cuban-Caribbean fare with world music scope on 'El Matador.'
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: Benji Kaplan – ‘Chorando Sete Cores’
The recording's beauty lies in the agile imaginations of its musicians, creating colors and figures with their notes.
Read More »Music Review: Tony Marino – ‘Thank You for the Music’ Dishes Up Savory Jazz with Flair
'Thank You for the Music' is stellar, as it imparts a stylish, imaginative overview of the greatest names and stylistic nuances of jazz.
Read More »Music Review: 3Divas – ‘3Divas’
3Divas produce a dynamic synergy that is magnetic and perceptibly mature.
Read More »Music Review: Andrea Claburn – ‘Nightshade’
Andrea Claburn's voice is charismatic, rooted in jazz tradition and melodic sensibilities with a contemporary bent.
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