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Flying Horse Big Band, The Bat Swings

June 28, 2018 admin 0

by Nolan DeBuke Citizens! The pride of Central Florida is at it again with The Bat Swings!  A wonderfully conceived album with the show’s incidental music composed by Nelson Riddle for the classic 60’s series […]

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Michal Martyniuk, Nothing to Prove

June 22, 2018 admin 0

by Ferell Aubre Polish born pianist and keyboardist Michal Martyniuk is no stranger to the Auckland music scene.  Based in New Zealand since 2007, he holds a degree in Jazz Performance from Auckland University. Michal’s […]

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Joshua Redman, Still Dreaming

June 16, 2018 admin 0

by Sylvannia Garutch Joshua Redman has a new album out entitled Still Dreaming a welcomed addition to the jazz fabric, especially in the saxophone idiom of jazz. Joined by drummer Brian Blade, bassist Scott Colley, […]

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    The Birdland Big Band,  Storybook: The Music of Mark Miller Review

    The Birdland Big Band,  Storybook: The Music of Mark Miller Review Mark Miller’s Storybook: Modern Big Band Writing with Color, Momentum, and Heart by Ferell Aubre Storybook: The Music of [...]
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    Christian Elsässer Quintett, The Move Review

    Christian Elsässer Quintett, The Move Review Christian Elsässer’s The Move: Motion Earned, Not Forced By Nolan DeBuke On The Move, Christian Elsässer steps into a quintet setting that values closeness [...]
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    Jerome Sabbagh, Stand Up! Review

    Jerome Sabbagh, Stand Up! Review Jerome Sabbagh: Stand Up! And Let Music Flow By Ferrell Aubre From its opening moments, Stand Up! announces itself as a statement of musical exploration by [...]
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    Rick Roe, Wake Up Call: The Music of Gregg Hill Review Wake Up Call: The Music of Gregg Hill: Rick Roe Wakes the Music Up By Nolan DeBuke From the [...]
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