Take one of the greatest - if not THE greatest (well, along with Frank Morgan) - Parker-descended altoists, pair him with one of the most inventive, under-rated straight-ah…
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Bassist Dresser, who's played with Anthony Braxton, Jane Ira Bloom and klezmer violinist Yale Strom, is also quite the composer as well - witness the sublime BANQUET (Tzadi…
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A laidback groove is what Hyland Thomas brings to the table with this release. Eight original compositions including "Cocoa Beach" and "White Sands" blend the sound of sax,…
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As a press kit was not issued with this CD, I'm at a loss to provide background information on this vocalist/keyboardist. The recording was made in the Netherlands last yea…
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Daria is a California based voaclist and is a true jazz performer in every sense of the word. Although a very short CD, 26 minutes, Daria presents her unique vocal style in…
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Ms. Hart asks "May I Come In?". Yes Pam! You certainly may. The California born singer moved to Austin, Texas in 1982 and has virtually taken over the local jazz scene and …
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I gotta say up front: most jazz organ usually bores the pants off me. I'm not sure why, but when I hear jazz organ (except for the late Larry Young), it conjures a memory o…
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After an absence from the recording scene for almost 18 years, one of the original prime movers of the AACM (Chicago's Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians…
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Some very talented jazz musicians are out there in America's heartland -and not all of them want or need to move to New York or LA. Chicago pianist/composer Surace is one s…
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Mostly mellow, drugs-in-the-form-of-music to soothe and calm the savage and easily annoyed beast that rages in my soul non-stop these days. Refer to selves as "sonically...…
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Starts off with tentative piano strikes, as if testing the waters to see if the climate of the big ol' world is cold and unaccepting or maybe, just maybe the door's open a …
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A lovely Canadian vocalist with an enchantment and singing magic all her own has appeared on the scene, and her name is Brenda Carol. This CD is full of standards that will…
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Another fine recording emerges from the Studio at Puck's Farm in Schomberg, Ontario. Brenda Carol, a native of Sudbury, makes her CD debut with a fine group of musicians in…
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New Orleans reed-person Tony Dagradi has been a steady fixture for years in the many ensembles of composer/bandleader Carla Bley, and has also played with Mose Allison. He …
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Eliane Elias grows on you with that soft voice and great piano of hers, and this latest release is outstanding in all aspects. Known as a jazz pianist and composer from Bra…
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Gabriela Anders first CD effort is a little precious gem of musical gentleness coupled with a sensuality that puts it apart from most first attempts by young artists. This …
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Jazzfans have come to expect nothing but the best from Kendra Shank and they won't be disappointed with her newest CD. Kendra applies her writing talents with vibraphonist …
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Lois Dawson is a sparkling young vocalist/lyricist/composer from North Carolina. Her roots would appear to be in the gospel genre. A most compelling vocalist, Lois performs…
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From the land of Philly Jazz comes the veteran vocalist Miss Justine. There are shades of Billie Holiday in her voice but not in style. Justine is a truly capable vocalist …
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Andrea Wolper's CD is a most welcome effort. This young woman has a swing that never stops. Andrea leads her own group performing in many New York City jazz spots since fir…
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This is a collection of Gershwin for people who enjoy Gershwin, and it is a very nice introduction to the music of George Gershwin for those who are new to him! There are v…
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This CD will become a classic of its kind. Lyrical, melodic, it soars in its unique beauty of soulful expression. A very intimate sound. A CD to have playing in the backgro…
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This collection is a very nice sampling of the musical talents of jazz pianist and composer, David Benoit. Selected by Benoit, it starts with his first recording in 1977 an…
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Nelson Rangell plays a sweet, mellow saxophone, and those who like David Sanborn will also enjoy the technical skills of this young saxophonist. On this CD, Rangell plays a…
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Chris Greene's "On the Verge" will appeal to all fans of contemporary jazz, for it is imaginative and there are many excellent solo performances in this collection. 8 jazzy…
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