04 Jul
Round Trip by Marilyn Harris
Marilyn Harris’ Round Trip stands out because it features a big band sound and spirit but with fresh, original songs. The vocalist has writing credits on 10 of the d…
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30 Jun
Mercenary by Dr. John
No one brings to life the New Orleans sound better than Dr. John. In case anyone forgot, he reminds us with his fine Blue Note release Mercenary, which was recorded …
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Janine Gilbert-Carter is a journeyman jazz singer who does everything well. She delivers the goods even if it is without the fanfare given to lesser singers. Like many o…
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Pianist and composer Manuel Valera caught listeners’ attention in 2004 with the release of his debut, Forma Nueva. His star continues to rise with Melancolia,…
22 Jun
Noor by Geoffrey Armes
Geoffrey Armes has created a song cycle around the life of Noor Inayat Khan, daughter of American Amina Begum and Hazrat Inayat Khan, an Indian Sufi musician. Noor was a Br…
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