The placement of the different instruments in the listener's ears creates a sense of surrounding space; the bleed of one tone's decay into the attack of the next seems to smooth over the passage of time.
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Music Review: Ken Ueno – ‘Wavelengths,’ a Percussion Collection
Ueno's percussion music reminds us that as long as there's a musician and a listener, there is real physical interplay between the the sound and the auditor's biology.
Read More »Music Reviews: Jazz for the Jazz-Shy from John Tropea, Pat Bianchi Trio, and the Gary McFarland Legacy Ensemble
Gary McFarland, the jazz musician, composer and arranger who 'should have been a pop star,' left behind and eclectic discography and a wealth of superb material that deserves just such a tribute as this.
Read More »Music Review: Stan Getz & Cal Tjader – Stan Getz/Cal Tjader Sextet
Calm, cool, and collected jazz from two influential masters.
Read More »Music Review: Tia Fuller – Decisive Steps
Beyonce's saxophonist Tia Fuller steps out on her own with a fine jazz album.
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