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Matt Slocum, A Revolving Alliance Review

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October 18, 2026 0

Matt Slocum, A Revolving Alliance Review Matt Slocum | A Revolving Alliance Review: Three Voices, One Common Thread By Nolan DeBuke The most compelling jazz trios share an understanding that goes beyond knowing the changes, [...]

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Émile Parisien, Floating Review

World Jazz

October 17, 2026 0

Émile Parisien, Floating Review Émile Parisien | Floating Review: Four Voices, One Musical Language By Ferell Aubre The unusual instrumentation of Émile Parisien’s Floating immediately suggests a quartet interested in exploring possibilities beyond conventional jazz [...]

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Chris Whiteman / John Toomey Quartet, Live at Révéler Review

October 17, 2026 0

Chris Whiteman / John Toomey Quartet, Live at Révéler Review Chris Whiteman / John Toomey Quartet — Live at Révéler: The Art of Musical Conversation By Nolan DeBuke Jazz tradition is most compelling when [...]

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Joe Block, There Is Always Hope Review

October 10, 2026 0

Joe Block, There Is Always Hope Review Joe Block’s There Is Always Hope: When Familiarity Becomes Musical Language by Nolan DeBuke There is a difference between knowing a composition and knowing how a particular group [...]

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Greg Chako, Hard Bop: For The Record Review

October 10, 2026 0

Greg Chako, Hard Bop: For The Record Review Greg Chako, Hard Bop: For The Record: Who Fills the Space? By Ferell Aubre Removing an instrument from an established jazz format does more than change its [...]

Dave Schumacher & Cubeye, Agua Con Gas Review

May 23, 2026 0

Dave Schumacher & Cubeye, Agua Con Gas Review Dave Schumacher & Cubeye’s Agua Con Gas Swings on Both Sides of the Rhythm By Ferell Aubre Dave Schumacher’s Agua Con Gas, performed by Cubeye, is an [...]
Robert Jospé Quartet, The Night Sky Review

April 24, 2026 1

Robert Jospé Quartet, The Night Sky Review Robert Jospé Quartet, The Night Sky: Rhythm Is The Core By Nolan DeBuke On The Night Sky, the Robert Jospé quartet treats rhythm as a distinction that matters. [...]
Dan Moretti & Brazilia, Live at the Pump House: Celebrating Wayne Shorter Review

January 16, 2026 2

Dan Moretti & Brazilia, Live at the Pump House: Celebrating Wayne Shorter Review Where Groove Meets Legacy: Dan Moretti & Brazilia Honor Wayne Shorter Live by Nolan DeBuke Dan Moretti & Brazilia brings us a homage [...]
Heather McKay, Life Got In The Way Review

January 2, 2026 0

Heather McKay, Life Got In The Way Review Heather McKay: Being Productive When Life Got In The Way By Sylvannia Garutch Heather McKay’s album arrives with an aura of being created patiently, carrying the weight [...]

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Adaury Mothé, Dois Amigos

by Sylvannia Garutch [...]
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Kevin Quinn, Paramedic

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Gary Dean Smith, Awakening

by Ferell Aubre [...]
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Zen Zadravec, Human Revolution Review

Zen Zadravec, Human [...]
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Melodic Intersect, Looking Forward

by R.G. The [...]
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Christine Jensen, Day Moon Review

Christine Jensen, Day [...]

Kendrick Scott, Corridors Review

March 9, 2023 0

Kendrick Scott, Corridors Review by Nolan DeBuke Kendrick Scott just released his fifth album titled Corridors. The drummer and composer chose a trio format, joined by saxophonist Walter Smith III and bassist Reuben Rogers. Corridors have nine […]

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 […]

Michael Feinberg, Blues Variant Review

January 11, 2023 0

Michael Feinberg, Blues Variant Review By Sylvannia Garutch Michael Feinberg is releasing his Criss Cross record label debut as a leader, Blues Variant. Blues Variant includes six originals by Feinberg, one by tenor saxophonist Noah Preminger, and one by […]

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