By any means, 'Shade' is an impressive achievement that few bands 30 years into their career can ever hope to achieve. It may not replace their classic releases, but it absolutely belongs right next to them.
Read More »Three good quality 2014 jazz albums you may have missed.
Read More »Kadleck’s 'Around the Horn' is another in the spate of very fine big band albums released in recent months.
Read More »Veteran guitarist Dennis Coffey returns with his 14th album release.
Read More »Stevie Wonder: Chapter 6.
Read More »Stevie Wonder: Chapter 1.
Read More »Smoove Johnnie Taylor album on Stax is a thing of beauty.
Read More »Marvin Gaye created his grand masterpiece during 1971.
Read More »Time Life’s Soul Train is set worth the trip.
Read More »The greatest rock performance ever captured on film is restored to DVD at long last.
Read More »
Blogcritics The critical lens on today's culture & entertainment