One of the perks of being a music critic is also one of the biggest drawbacks. When the mailman delivers a packet of new jazz CDs it’s always a voyage of discovery. Some of…
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20 Nov
Peace Round by Yellowjackets
How much you enjoy Christmas albums is in direct proportion to how much you enjoy Christmas. Personally, I think Christmas is a joy for kids and a pain in the butt for adul…
The easiest way to explain a new artist is to compare them to a known musician. That's not always the fairest comparison to make, but in the case of Mr. Nichols, it's an ap…
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When you've meant as much to music as George Benson has you've earned the right to do pretty much anything you want to. Apparently with the release of Irreplaceable …
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28 Jul
Deep Blue by Keiko Matsui
There's no danger of forgetting Keiko Matsui is the Queen of Smooth Jazz. Her new CD is plastered with a sticker trumpeting her as the winner of the Best Female Artist by t…
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