Each year I look forward with more than usual anticipation to two releases - Robert Parker's latest "Spenser" private eye novel and Sonny Rollins newest CD . Both represent…
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22 Mar
Lockout by Todd Butler Group
Quality jazz is found just about everywhere. It is not the exclusive province of nationally known artists in a few big cities. Musicians wind up in a particular location fo…
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The essence of that wonderful Basie Band was simplicity-the Count's light touch, Freddie Green's steady four/four, that relaxed swing and blues sound. Now, simplicity doesn…
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It doesn't have to be cutting edge or even cerebral. Sometimes jazz can just be fun and funky. That is what this swinging ode to joy by veteran blues organist Jimmy McGriff…
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Once in a while a recording comes along that reminds reviewers that there are times when music should speak for itself. Or at least its creator should speak for it. Such is…
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