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Eric Reed, For Such a Time as This Review

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December 1, 2020 0

Eric Reed, For Such a Time as This Review by Nolan DeBuke Eric Reed is a pianist, composer, arranger, bandleader, and champion of young musicians who established himself as a central force in the jazz community. [...]

Luba Mason, Triangle Review

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November 13, 2020 0

Luba Mason, Triangle Review by Ferell Aubre Vocalist Luba Mason is back with a collection of tunes that span Brazillian songs to chart-topping hits from the pop scene. Mason’s choice of songs includes “Toxicity” by [...]

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Dan Costa, Live in California Review

October 30, 2020 0

Dan Costa, Live in California Review by Roland Freerier Pianist Dan Costa has released his third album Live in California recorded at Kuumbwa Jazz, in Santa Cruz, CA. Costa is based in Europe, this performance [...]

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Joel Ross, Who Are You? Review

October 30, 2020 0

Joel Ross, Who Are You? Review by: Ferell Aubre Blue Note recording artist Joel Ross is back with a new sound and project called Who Are You? The vibraphonist is joined by Good Vibes members and Jeremy [...]

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Matt DeMerritt, Fool’s Journey Review

October 8, 2020 0

Matt DeMerritt, Fool’s Journey Review by Nolan DeBuke Matt DeMerritt is a saxophonist, educator, and composer who is finally releasing his own album, Fool’s Journey, after twenty-five years as a sideman. The eleven tracks present a [...]

Dan Costa, Live in California Review

October 30, 2020 0

Dan Costa, Live in California Review by Roland Freerier Pianist Dan Costa has released his third album Live in California recorded at Kuumbwa Jazz, in Santa Cruz, CA. Costa is based in Europe, this performance [...]
Steve Khan, Patchwork Review

September 9, 2020 0

Steve Khan, Patchwork Review by Nolan DeBuke There is a saying among players “a musicians’ musician.” In essence, this is the player most respected by his or her peers. One such player comes to [...]
Alexa Tarantino, Clarity Review

August 14, 2020 0

Alexa Tarantino, Clarity Review by Ferell Aubre Alexa Tarantino is a composer, soprano and alto saxophonist, and flute and alto flute player on the Posi-Tone Records label. She is releasing her second album on the [...]
Emilio Solla Tango Jazz Orchestra, Puertos: Music from International Waters

December 4, 2019 0

by Nolan DeBuke Argentina, born Emilio Solla, is not a new name on the scene. Still, he is one that has continued to advance every opportunity of composing and playing with a broad swath of [...]

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