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Jun Xiao, I Love Mathematics #1

December 25, 2017 admin 0

by Sylvannia Garutch Jun Xiao is a jazz guitarist and composer from Dali, Yunnan Province in China. He is a D’Addario Artist and Corbin Artist and holds a bachelor’s degree from the Shanghai Conservatory and […]

Crossover Jazz

Carolyn Lee Jones, In A Long White Room

December 25, 2017 admin 1

by Ferell Aubre Vocalist Carolyn Lee Jones offers a sophisticated take on classic pop tunes on her latest offering In a Long White Room, brimming with classic songs like “Moondance,” which is give a Latin […]

Crossover Jazz

Sylvia Bennett & Paul Brown, Baby It’s Cold Outside (Single)

December 23, 2017 admin 0

by Roland Freerier Are you a Christmas last minute shopper, putting all your ducks in a row from the crystal to the trimmings, to the mood of your guests?  If this is the case, then […]

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the Eyal Vilner Big Band, Hanukkah

December 18, 2017 admin 0

by:  Sylvannia Garutch In the spirit of holiday traditions, the Eyal Vilner Big Band has put together a historic, yet modern take on the Hanukkah season. Vilner, a New York based, Israeli born altoist and […]

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Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, The Best of Israel Kamakawiwo`ole,

December 2, 2017 admin 0

by:  Ferell Aubre Israel Kamakawiwo’ole exploded onto the music scene with his rendition of “Over the Rainbow,” though well-known in his home state of Hawaii, and through his early recordings, which received countless awards and […]

Crossover Jazz

Jimmy Chamberlin Complex, The Parable

December 2, 2017 admin 0

by Ferell Aubre When famed Smashing Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlin quit, or was fired from the Smashing Pumpkins in 2009, he focused his attention on the Jimmy Chamberlin Complex. The result has been good with […]

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    Matt Slocum, A Revolving Alliance Review

    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 [...]
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    Chris Whiteman / John Toomey Quartet, Live at Révéler Review

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    Joe Block, There Is Always Hope Review

    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 [...]
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    Greg Chako, Hard Bop: For The Record Review

    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 [...]
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