10 Jul
Soundances by Diego Urcola
On his remarkable sophomore recording, Soundances, trumpeter Diego Urcola confidently traverses the distance between his native Argentina and his current home in New…
Now in his 76th year, saxophonist Lee Konitz just keeps getting better and better. Far from resting on his considerable laurels, he continues to explore and examine, mining…
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Hank Jones, while not the most inventive pianist in jazz, is remarkably consistent. His performances rarely surprise, but are always enjoyable. The Trio, featuring J…
09 Jul
Cuban Fantasy by Cal Tjader
Vibraphonist/percussionist Cal Tjader, who passed away in 1982, was one of the biggest non-Latin proponents of Afro-Cuban music in jazz. From the time he played with George…
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08 Jul
Bounce by Terence Blanchard
With a new home at Blue Note Records, trumpeter/composer Terence Blanchard seems reinvigorated and revitalized. While he delivered many fine recordings during his stay with…