In a musical climate where press goes to who is the most fervently hyped it is refreshing to hear someone like Canadian vocalist Melissa Walker, who has blossomed at her ow…
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Although Avery Sharpe is best recognized for his longtime association with McCoy Tyner, he has an extensive musical pedigree, having also worked with legends like Yusef Lat…
10 May
30 by Harry Connick Jr.
Who is the real Harry Connick, Jr.? Is he a big band singer, a gifted pianist, a purveyor of New Orleans funk, or an introspective crooner? The answer is somewhere in the m…
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10 May
Reverence by Richard Bona
The Cameroonian multi-instrumentalist Richard Bona is comfortable in just about any musical setting, from the smooth jazz stylings of Bob James, to being the musical direct…
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03 May
Last Word In by Johnny Boyd
Does anyone remember the retro swing craze from six or seven years ago? Spearheaded by the Brian Setzer Orchestra, Squirrel Nut Zippers, and Capitol Records' "Ultra-Lounge"…
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