Paul Smith will charm the jazz listening audience with his piano stylings. He has a gift for intricate playing and understatement which highlights the melody line. 72:3…
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The Bob McHugh Trio has a lively collection of jazz selections on MANHATTAN SUNRISE. There is something enjoyable for everybody is this solid jazz collection. The CD contai…
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Dawan Muhammad's "In The Hood" CD is a remarkable entry in the contemporary jazz arena! Well paced, top performances by all the musicians, and enjoyable listening make this…
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Last month a jazz fan wrote to us inquiring on where to purchase a CD by an jazz vocalist she had heard perform, "Sandra Booker". We had never heard of Sandra, however from…
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For many years, Andre played with the great calypso band, Spice and Company. Now on his own with two CDs to his credit, Voyager is an upbeat debut from this talented artist…
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This disc is a good representation of balance of jazz, blues, ballads and snappy standards. There’s no lack of interpretation here and it never gets stale. The determine…
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Italian jazz at its best! The group was set up in 1992 when three Italian musicians, with heterogenous but complementary styles and experience in jazz met with the common t…
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When it starts, you hear synthesizers and plaintive guitar - the start of a typical "smooth" album. Then the theme closes with a catchy three-note pattern and the guitar ge…
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Stephane Grappelli Live recorded in 1994 just three years before Grappelli's death (which occurred only weeks before his 90th birthday). This album features the results of …
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Whoever said big bands were dead obviously have never heard of Nancie Banks and her orchestra. First things first. The sound on this CD is awesome. Depth, attack, vibrant, …
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When I first listened to singer/songwriter Michael Franks' "Dragonfly Summer", I was in heaven. The first tune of the album "Coming To Life" was, in my opinion, a terrific …
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Ray Obiedo plays electric and acoustic guitars, and keyboards. His music has a strong latin influence, full of percussion. The Escovedo clan is (Shelia E. and Peter Michael…
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Water Stories was Bjornstad's ECM debut. Originally an enthusiast of classical style, Bjornstad's soft and often haunting technique overwhelms the mood of this album. The s…
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The biggest trumpet name of our time, Roy Hargrove: lyrical and aggressive when its necessary. And always perfect to our ears. Five Stars!…
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This is the fourth CD released on Sonic Frenzy Records by San Francisco Bay area guitarist/composer Justin Morell. The CD itself, aside from the music, offers some bonus ma…
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Jazz legend/icon Ferdinand "Jelly Roll" Morton was a New Orleans gambler, pool player, vaudeville comedian, pimp and general braggart-about-town - but mainly he was perhaps…
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Gerry Mulligan and his baritone saxophone continue to surprise and delight jazz listeners with pure enjoyment! On this cd, Jane Duboc does vocals to accompany Gerry Mulliga…
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This CD was loaned to me for review by a neighbor of mine who knows that I have an affinity for excellent guitar work. This one definitely fits the bill, although the main …
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This is one of Nelson Rangell's early works and reveals the performer as a master of his instrument; he plays with style, complex harmony, and a strong sense of melody line…
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For those who enjoy the harmonica in a jazz, swing, or blues setting, this is a great introduction to Charlie Musselwhite through these sixteen selections such as "Stingare…
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Secret Story represents one of the most ambitious projects in the Metheny catalog. Not only does it employ past and present members of the Pat Metheny Group, but also it is…
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Najee is the quintessential American jazz artist of the 20th century. Thirteen beautiful songs are featured on this album, and a great guest list is available for your list…
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Ex-James Brown alto saxophonist Maceo Parker, along w/ fellow ex JB's: trombonist Fred Wesley, and tenor saxophonist Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis bring us a hot, funky live date …
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Throughout most of his illustrious career, piano ace Bill Evans (1929-1980) -- who influenced many, many artists, from Miles Davis to Bill Charlap and Donald Fagen (Steely …
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If time really tests music’s legitimacy, then Pat Metheny: Secret Story is a classic achievement. This 14 track foray through the mind of a leading edge contemporary…
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