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.
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Music Review: Peter Lin & The Lintet – ‘With Respect’ to Straight-Ahead Jazz
Laid-back and refined, Lin finesses the tracks to an easy listening respite.
Read More »Music Review: Toni Jannotta – ‘My Little Heart, Ruthie’
It's a touching story set to musical scores that mirror the emotions expressed in the lyrics.
Read More »Music Review: RK Dawkins – ‘Journey’
RK Dawkins offers a pleasing escape from the burdens of reality for audiences.
Read More »Music Review: Yelena Eckemoff Quintet – ‘In the Shadow of a Cloud’
Yelena Eckemoff’s quintet whips up a compilation of romantic ballads, lounging pastorals, and elegant improvisations.
Read More »Music Review: The Cheap Ensemble – ‘The Cheap Ensemble’
The Cheap Ensemble's self-titled release is fraught with ambient soundscapes that lure listeners along a path of blissful swells.
Read More »Music Review: Joe Mongelli and the Cape Jazz Crew – ‘WashAshore’
Mongelli and the Cape Jazz Crew take cool jazz principles into the second decade of the millennium.
Read More »Music Review: Calabria Foti – ‘In the Still of the Night’
Calabria Foti's stylized vocals amplify the introspective arc of Cole Porter's signature pieces.
Read More »Music Review: Sherri Roberts – ‘Anybody’s Spring’
Traces of cabaret and swing music can be found in the smooth texture of her register and the enchanting way she sings a lyric, emphasizing the underlying emotions and creating an intimate atmosphere.
Read More »Music Review: Michael Lake – ‘The Electrik Project, Volume 1’
The songs within this collection are contemporary musical environments crafted from rhythm, synthesis, natural sounds, and voices all meticulously assembled by trombone player Michael Lake.
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