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Music Review: Rondi Marsh – ‘The Pink Room’
Marsh's fourth studio recording, 'The Pink Room,' shows she is in full command of the reins as a jazz singer.
Read More »Music Review: Sundae + Mr. Goessl – ‘When You’re Smiling’
Sundae + Mr. Goessl take listeners along fantasy-filled jaunts, packed with nostalgia and charming soundscapes.
Read More »Music Review: Woody Witt and the Larry Ham Trio – ‘Presence’
'Presence' is a high-quality set of modern and timeless jazz tunage.
Read More »Music Review: Andrew Gould – ‘First Things First’
Gould applies the principles of R&B, funk, and jazz to his arrangements.
Read More »Music Review: Alyssa Allgood – ‘Out of the Blue’
Allgood bridges the openness of the 20th century's hardcore bop with the soothing melodic sensibilities of the 21st century.
Read More »Music Review: Leigh Pilzer – ‘Strunkin’
'Strunkin'' is straight-ahead jazz at its finest, recalling the sophisticated musings from the likes of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Benny Goodman.
Read More »Music Review: Hailey Niswanger – The Keeper
The jazz saxophonist offers an excellent sophomore effort, dominated by her inventive original tunes.
Read More »Music Review: Hailey Niswanger – Confeddie
Straight-ahead jazz from an exciting young saxophonist.
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