14 Nov
Bellaurus Jazz by Bellaurus Jazz CUM
Tuesday, 14 November 2000
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I bought the cd a month ago. Bellaurus is a mexican high school band at Centro Universitario México (CUM), and they are a really high performers. 99 is a post modern…
14 Nov
Relaxing At Sea - Live On The QE2 by Lou Donaldson Quartet
Tuesday, 14 November 2000
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A new release by the great Saxophone player Lou Donaldson accompanied by Dr. Lonnie Smith on the Hammond Organ, Randy Johnston on guitar, Danny Burger on drums and Nicholas…
The artist uses many colors to express the emotion. The artist uses many differet stokes to portray the image. Like the masterpiece I see more as I look in depth. The more …
13 Nov
The Night I Fell For You by Steve March Torme
Monday, 13 November 2000
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The night I bought this CD I was seeing Steve March Torme in person at the Jazz Bakery in LA. He is good on the CD and even better in person. He was fighting a cold but sou…
If you want to hear the next Billie Holiday, you have to hear Julie Dexter's new release, Peace of Mind. If you can find it you are in for a treat. Visit her website…
12 Nov
Jazz Contemporáneo Argentino by Quinteto Urbano
Sunday, 12 November 2000
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QUINTETO URBANO: Jazz Contemporáneo Argentino. (Independent production).By Fernando Aita.Contemporary Jazz musicians in Argentina are looking back into the pr…
Absolutely fabulous cd from an up and coming artist English Artist-Julie Dexter, I saw her live at Ying Yangs in Atlanta in Novemeber.This girl has a very promising future.…
11 Nov
Satch Plays Fats by Louis Armstrong (and all-star ensemble)
Saturday, 11 November 2000
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George Avakian produced the original LP issue in 1955, shortly after making "Armstrong Plays W.C Handy" with same top ensemble cast, including: Trummy Young-Trombone; Billy…
So, where is Latin music going anyway. With Ricky Martin, Marc Anthony and the Latin Invasion along with the re-emergence of Carlos Santana and the "discovery" of the Buena…
10 Nov
A Very Funky Christmas by Bobby G. Summers
Friday, 10 November 2000
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For Holiday Music, this CD wipes out all that we traditionally know in Christmas Music. Summers bring happiness and light to songs like "Joy to the World" and "Do you hear …
09 Nov
At Midnight by The Showtyme Jazz Duo
Thursday, 09 November 2000
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Smooth sounds a late night drive home. I can hear this tune before I turn it on. It just stays with you while in the evening hours.…
As i normally do, often late night surfing the web for new information about various jazz artist, i found this site and entered into a contest at www.marcusjohnson.net. i n…
08 Nov
Oasis Smooth Jazz Awards Collection by Various Artists
Wednesday, 08 November 2000
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This compilation from Native Language Records could easily serve as a primer for smooth jazz. Performances from a slew of artists including Steve Oliver, Marc Antoine, 3rd …
This month's second sophomore release comes from saxman Steve Cole, who follows the smash success of "Stay Awhile" with this new collaboration with Brian Culbertson. Very u…
Marion's second release for Heads Up embraces one of his favorite forms of music (the Latin rhythms of his youth in New York City), and combines it with the legendary power…
Virginia Mayhew has a tenor saxophone sound so big that it had me wondering if she was born in Texas. But there’s a New York sophistication to that Texas Tenor demeanor, th…
06 Nov
The Blues in Me by The Edmund Velasco Quintet
Monday, 06 November 2000
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I've always liked music that takes me on an adventure without getting me lost in the woods. "The Blues in Me" is like that, featuring original music based firmly in thejazz…
I stumbled upon this CD while browsing at Amazon.com. I bought it because of the old standards on it -- "My Funny Valentine", "They Can't Take That Away" and "Black Coffee"…
05 Nov
Close Enough for Love by Fleurine & Brad Mehldau
Sunday, 05 November 2000
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All Brad Mehldau fans will be surpised once again- he blew us away with The ARt of the Trio, kicked ass solo, and just when you think you know what he's up to he comes up w…
As a jazzfan, many of us have different opinions and beliefs that shape our collections, and our listening ears. In my case, 1 believe: 1. Gerald Albright is an exce…
04 Nov
Incredible! by Joey Defrancesco and Jimmy Smith
Saturday, 04 November 2000
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October 28, 1999 will go down in jazz organ history as one of the most electrifying nights on record. That was the night Joey Defrancesco and the grand master of the Hammon…
When I picked up this brand new release(June,2000), I learned veryquickly that Jeff Golub is one of those musicians who don't just makeCD's to build his discography. He jus…
I was excited when I heard Keely had a new CD...rushed to the store to buy it. Keely is one my favorite vocalist. I was very much impressed that she still has good pipes. T…
Terrific CD by Indian Guitarist Amit Heri. It combines Indian Classical music with western Jazz harmonies,unusual time signatures[ranging from 11/4 to 5/4 to 7/4]. It was r…
As most smooth jazz fans know, Fattburger has been around a good number of years and have produced consistently pleasant CD's.Fattburger.Com. is a gem. It's slick, funky, j…
02 Nov
Both Sides Now 2000 by Joni Mitchell
Thursday, 02 November 2000
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This is a "new," more mature Joni Mitchell. But her old fans won't be disappointed in her latest spin on "Both Sides Now." Accompanied by a full orchestra with such standou…
01 Nov
Artt Frank presents Chris Clarke by Chris Clarke
Wednesday, 01 November 2000
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Artt Franke,Chet Baker's drummer for over 20 years has discovered a new talent straight out of Kansas City. His name is Chris Clarke and I feel this guy is going to be a ho…
This is Paul Taylor at his best. His last release, Pleasure Seeker, was absolutely slamming, and I was wondering how could he top that, and he did. The cuts on his newest r…
31 Oct
Quintessence - Volume Two by Stan Getz Quartet with Chet Baker
Tuesday, 31 October 2000
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The Stan Getz Quartet with Chet Baker Quintessence-Volume Two Concord Jazz CCD 4858-2 I've waited a year for Volume Two, the second half of a rare 1983 meeting of these two…
Over the past five (5) years, we have heard Brian Culbertson, Roger Smith, JEFF LORBER, and other keyboard players come out with very good CD's and songs. However, somewher…
Andreea Pauta is a graduate of the New England Conservatory with training in jazz and classical music. She is a Romanian-born pianist and singer-songwriter who won the 2000…
Jam bands are an interesting phenomenon. As much as I like to disparage them, there is no denying groups like the Dave Matthews Band and Phish do produced at least semi-imp…
12 May
Jazz: The Definitive Performances by Various Artists
Friday, 12 May 2000
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You've gotta hand it to them - The Reissue Gods over there at Sony/Columbia sure know how to ring in/take advantage of this New Millennium. And what better way than to see …
03 Feb
In a Tribute to Mr. Johnny Dodds by Dr. Michael White & The Blue Clarinet
Thursday, 03 February 2000
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Johnny Dodds (1892-1940) was one of the most important early New Orleans clarinetists. He was primarily self taught although he took some lessons from Lorenzo Tio. Dodds gi…
03 Feb
In Concert by Buddy Collette Big Band
Thursday, 03 February 2000
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Multi-wind player/composer William "Buddy" Collette has been active in jazz for almost four decades, and though many have heard him, most don't even know it. Pity, as he wa…
22 Sep
Father "The Compilation" CD by Paul "Sequence" Ferguson
Wednesday, 22 September 1999
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The musical compositions of Paul "sequence" Ferguson relax the mind and are food for the soul. His digital orchestrations are sheer genius. For jazz music at its best liste…
The entire cd is one erotic journey. I happen to Love saxaphone artists. And I find with each selection on this disc, the way Boney phrases each one is so outrageous. The t…
21 Sep
Hot Sweet and Blue by Independence Hall Jazz Band
Tuesday, 21 September 1999
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Hot Sweet & Blue" is the first recording by the Independence Hall Jazz Band, a seven-piece traditional jazz ensemble based in the Philadelphia area. The 16 tracks ar…
20 Sep
Swingin at The Blue Moon Bar & Grille by Steve March Torme
Monday, 20 September 1999
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I read about the CD in our paper, The Ventura County Star, and ordered it from Warehouse. I am a long time and devoted fan of Mel Torme and had never heard of him having a …
At my age it is disappointing to see all these writers' names and yet they fail to make mention of a jazz vocal group,self sustaining wh have evolved for the the last 50 an…
You've just stumbled on the best kept jazz secret of the 21st century: the "Still Fresh" CD by the Four Freshmen.Even if these guys never opened their mouths, their …
19 Sep
When I look in your eyes by Diana Krall
Sunday, 19 September 1999
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The voice is fabulous and so clear. The instrumentals support her like a cloud. It makes me smile at times and cry at others. I don't know how I lived without it so long.…
18 Sep
SOMETHING BOUT LOVE by Brian Culbertson
Saturday, 18 September 1999
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AS I SIT AND LISTEN TO CULBERTSON ON THIS CD I AM IMPRESSED WITH HIS SELECTION OF SONGS. HE ALSO HAS SOME GUESTS SUCH AS WAYMAN TISDALE,LORI PERRY AND HOWARD HEWETT THAT MA…
Thanks to my satelite reciever I get to listen to jazz continuously when I am at home. When I hear a great song I select info and get the artists name, song title, and cd t…
17 Sep
the song goes on by Joe Sample & Lalah Hathaway
Friday, 17 September 1999
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This is a special disc. if you have enjoyed mr. samples music at any time,or if you wish to get a feel for his music for the first time,please begin here. This disc shows w…
Baltimore's latest contribution to the jazz scene is guitarist Stuart Hart, a fiery fusion artist whose debut release marks a comeback from acute tendonitis that threatened…
16 Sep
Prime Directive by Dave Holland Quintet
Thursday, 16 September 1999
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I've been there in Den Haag for performance. Naturally the sound of Dave Holland with his basic bass.And was was very impressed by Billy Kilson on drums. Four easy and frie…
I got this CD when it first came out, and just never got around to writing a review on it. The CD is very worthy of getting a review. However, I have just been too busy to …
I just recently received this album a couple of days ago, But I heard it previously from a friend.This latest project by Garrett is a more contemporary feeling kind of albu…
14 Sep
When I look in your eyes by Diana Krall
Tuesday, 14 September 1999
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All of this CD is great..what else i can say…