Arranged and developed by William Cepeda, this compilation literally pulsates with raw energy and power in its presentation of the music of Puerto Rico. Like much Caribbean…
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This compilation of music by George Gershwin by Herbie Hancock is a winner in all respects! Hancock put a lot of thought into this, and the excellence of the recordings and…
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The Vandermark 5 are one of the many hot modern jazz ensembles that's emerged from Chicago in the past few years. They're part of a generation of musicians who are influenc…
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29 Nov
Dick de Graff Septet Plays Jimi Hendrix: The Burning of the Midnight Lamp by Dick de Graaf Septet
A surprising contemporary jazz treat from the Netherlands, featuring the Dick de Graaf Septet, THE BURNING OF THE MIDNIGHT LAMP features the musical compositions of the lat…
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This album is a perfect example of the new, exciting music that is being created at Smalls. It is a "Must Hear" for anyone who has been to Smalls and loved it, or for any j…
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Entra has been a leading innovator in modern Scandinavian jazz for several years. The group has, through its constantly evolving music, avoided being defined to any particu…
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Due out on April 27 with his debut release on the Positive Music Label, Tom Braxton is featured on alto, soprano, and tenor saxes while also showing his thing on the keyboa…
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Brilliant in technical music composition and performance, Loston Harris plays the piano with an attitude of confidence. To compliment his great piano playing Loston also ha…
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On Tim Armacost's latest release, "Live at Smalls" he brings out nothing short of brilliant energetic and provocative live performance that makes you want to get up and sho…
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Pianist, Joe LoCascio, has been a favorite in my book since I first heard him with the Elias Haslanger group last year. "Home" is not Joe's first album but it is his first …
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Saxophonist Elias Haslanger leads a fine group including Frederick Sanders, piano, Edwin Livingston, bass, J.J. Johnson, drums and Tito Carillo, trumpet. Special guest, Ell…
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This is perhaps one of the most relaxing jazz sets I've heard in a long time. These musicians are so in tune with each other, not trying to outplay and overplay the other. …
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I listened to this CD four times and each time got a different feel for the songs performed. There is something very smooth yet comlex in these performances, and "You Can D…
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Upon listening to the first track from the Phil Bancroft Trio album "Swings and Roundabouts", I wasn't sure if soon I would be lulled to sleep. The opening section of the f…
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Hick Licks, "Til Death do us Part" show great promise. And the group does a wonderful job on "Giant Steps," the only non original tune and a Coltrane classic. While it is a…
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Mikael Berglund (bass and keyboards) and company (Jan Ottesen, guitar; Jonas Knutsson, saxophone; Hans Rolin, drums) deliver some smooth, silky gems here. With a few except…
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This disc of talented musicians primarily from the Czech Republic: Michal Gera, trumpet, flugelhorn; Milan Svoboda, piano; Martin Lehky, bass guitar; Ivan Audes, drums, and…
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Jason Peri is one of the most interesting contemporary jazz composers, for his creations are rooted in jazz and contain an impressionistic shading that is both innovative a…
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Scot Ray composed all tracks on this CD, with the exception of "Gut," which was composed by the entire group. "Gut" happens to be the opener for this CD and is quite a jour…
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Media Event with The Christopher Jentsch Trio is 72.57 minutes of highly enjoyable contemporary jazz! Music composed by Christopher Jentsch, and others, this is an exciting…
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Terry Blaine is a young, New York born, jazz vocalist who lives in Woodstock with her husband, producer Tom Desisto. In a manner of speaking, her situation parallels that o…
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Mark Weinstein’s liner notes couldn't have said it better. The general African influence is very well demonstrated throughout. If you like the mellow side of World-jazz, th…
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As they say, nothing is really new in jazz these days. It’s all been done before and what remains is for upcoming generations to interpret and add to the tradition with the…
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This straight-ahead CD is so very welcome and full of what so many of us miss. The title track is not a shy piece, it tells the listening audience to jump right on the s…
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If you have never heard Linda Ransom perform, this CD is a wonderful introduction to her versatile voice! "Remember When..." is a showcase collection for this lovely songbi…
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