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Karl Ivar Refseth Trio, Devotion Review

February 21, 2022 admin 0

Karl Ivar Refseth Trio, Devotion Review by Nolan DeBuke Vibraphonist Karl Ivar Refseth has just released his latest album titled Devotion. This is the follow-up to his debut album, Praying, released six years ago. On Devotion, […]

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Fusioneers

Iwan VanHetten, Parabbean Tales Review

February 8, 2022 admin 0

Iwan VanHetten, Parabbean Tales Review by Ferell Aubre Iwan VanHetten is a trumpet and keyboard player, composer, arranger, and producer that has spent over twenty-five years touring, performing, and recording as a solo artist and […]

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Jazz

Immanuel Wilkins, The 7th Hand Review

February 7, 2022 admin 0

Immanuel Wilkins, The 7th Hand Review by Nolan DeBuke Immanuel Wilkins is back with the follow-up to his debut album Mega, with a new project on the Blue Note Records label called The 7th Hand. The saxophonist and […]

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Misha Tsiganov, Misha’s Wishes Review

January 22, 2022 admin 0

Misha Tsiganov, Misha’s Wishes Review By Sylvannia Garutch Misha Tsiganov is a pianist who has performed at many international jazz festivals and clubs around the world, such as Carnegie Hall, Blue Note, Dizzy’s, Jazz at […]

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Kenny Shanker, Beautiful Things Review

January 14, 2022 admin 0

Kenny Shanker, Beautiful Things Review by Nolan DeBuke Kenny Shanker is a saxophonist, composer, and label owner that released a new exciting program of original compositions and jazz standards for his second release on Wise […]

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Fusioneers

Eric Goletz, A New Light Review

January 11, 2022 admin 0

Eric Goletz, A New Light Review by Nolan DeBuke Eric Goletz is back with his second album as a leader called A New Light. After a thirty-year career as a studio musician and first-call horn […]

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Till Brönner, Christmas Review

December 7, 2021 admin 0

Till Brönner, Christmas Review by Ferell Aubre Till Brönner is a German trumpeter born in Viersen, Germany, and raised in Rome, Italy. Brönner’s early musical life was consumed by the sounds of Louis Armstrong and […]

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Jazz

Charlton Singleton, Crossroads Review

December 2, 2021 admin 0

Charlton Singleton, Crossroads Review By Sylvannia Garutch Charlton Singleton is a native of Awendaw, SC, that received a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance from South Carolina State University. Since then, he has taught music […]

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Elena Maque, Feel Again Review

November 24, 2021 admin 0

Elena Maque, Feel Again Review by Nolan DeBuke Elena Maque is a St. Petersburg, Russia-born vocalist, composer, and saxophonist. She has spent years perfecting her skills and wowing audiences throughout Russia, Europe, and the United […]

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Bill Charlap Trio, Street of Dreams Review

November 16, 2021 admin 0

Bill Charlap Trio, Street of Dreams Review by Nolan DeBuke Bill Charlap is a premiere pianist in the jazz community. He has performed with many leading artists, ranging from Phil Woods and Tony Bennett to […]

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    Henry Threadgill, Vijay Iyer & Dafnis Prieto, Fifteen Review

    Henry Threadgill, Vijay Iyer & Dafnis Prieto, Fifteen Review Henry Threadgill, Vijay Iyer & Dafnis Prieto — Fifteen: Nothing Stays Owned for Very Long. by Nolan DeBuke The absence of [...]
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    Ryan Barry, If I Did Not Speak Out Review

    Ryan Barry, If I Did Not Speak Out Review Ryan Barry’s If I Did Not Speak Out: Making Ideas Consequential By Sylvannia Garutch Saxophonist Ryan Barry leads a jazz group [...]
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    Sullivan Fortner, Leave That In There Review

    Sullivan Fortner, Leave That In There Review Leave That In There: Be Open to the Engagement of Sullivan Fortner by Nolan DeBuke Sullivan Fortner’s playing has the kind of technical [...]
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    Takashi Matsunaga, Ride Five Review

    Takashi Matsunaga, Ride Five Review Takashi Matsunaga’s Ride Five: Form Without Repetition by Ferell Aubre How can two improvisers create the feeling of form without depending on literal repetition? On [...]
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    Nicholas Payton + Butcher Brown, A Supreme Blue Review

    Nicholas Payton + Butcher Brown, A Supreme Blue Review A Supreme Blue: Payton and Butcher Brown Speak the Same Language By Nolan DeBuke How much of a composition can change [...]
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Sullivan Fortner, Leave That In There Review

Sullivan Fortner, Leave That In There Review Leave That In There: Be Open to the Engagement of Sullivan Fortner by [...]

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