It’s a wondrous experience when a group of jazz veterans come together for a session of standards. With little or no rehearsal, these masters with various styles immediatel…
05 Apr
The Calling:Volume One by Terrence Brewer
Wednesday, 05 April 2006
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This debut CD is the first of two volumes released this year by young San Francisco Bay area guitarist Terrence Brewer.In the album notes, he says these recordings are t…
This CD represents the fine pianist, Jessica Williams', solo tribute to her mentor and friend, Dr. Billy Taylor. She wrote all the songs, and they show her impressive range…
No one in the jazz world is more respected than the late Art Blakey. Those privileged to see Blakey and his group, The Jazz Messengers, will remember the image: drummer Bla…
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20 Oct
Your Cheatin Heart by Jim Ridl
Thursday, 20 October 2005
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Jim Ridl’s Your Cheatin’ Heart is a hodgepodge. (Definition: odds and ends, a motley of assorted things.) One sure thing, this CD's nothing but adventurous-trio,…