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Jerry Z, Break Allegro Review

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November 7, 2026 0

Jerry Z, Break Allegro Review Jerry Z | Break Allegro: The Groove Is a Conversation by Nolan DeBuke There is something unmistakable about a jazz ensemble that shares a deep rhythmic understanding. A soloist can [...]

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Niia, Christmas with Niia Review

Fusioneers

November 5, 2026 0

Niia, Christmas with Niia Review Niia — Christmas with Niia: A Soulful Voice for the Season by Sylvannia Garutch Holiday standards offer singers an interesting opportunity to be heard by a wide audience. The melodies [...]

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Andrea Brachfeld, A Holiday Celebration of Light Review

October 31, 2026 0

Andrea Brachfeld, A Holiday Celebration of Light Review Andrea Brachfeld’s A Holiday Celebration of Light: Where Holiday Traditions Meet the Language of Jazz By Ferell Aubre Holiday music occupies a familiar place in the listening [...]

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Matt Slocum, A Revolving Alliance Review

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

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 [...]

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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