11 May
Mukilteo by Whirled Jazz
This brilliant collection from reeds player Tom Bergeron and his quartet of Keller Coker (trombone), Page Hundemer (bass) and Dave Storrs (drums) is marked by Bergeron's in…
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Lenny Breau has been considered one of the shining lights of jazz guitar since he exploded onto the scene in the 1970s. Unfortunately, drug problems dimmed that light forev…
23 Oct
Brass Reality by Paul Smoker
Trumpeter Paul Smoker’s Brass Reality was released in 2000. It sometimes takes some catching up to realize the importance of a disc. The concept here is to combine t…
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04 Sep
Mood Indigo by Jimmy Scott
Nancy Wilson calls him the reason she sings. Listen closely and you'll hear Scott in Wilson's voice and delivery. For the uninitiated, a close listen to Scott also convince…
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Regina Carter's approach to the violin is both succinct and authoritative. That is to say, she doesn't come to the show to mess around. The former leader of Straight Ahead …
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