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Eric Lilley Trio, Follow Up Review

January 20, 2021 admin 0

Eric Lilley Trio, Follow Up Review by:  Ferell Aubre Eric Lilley is an American pianist, keyboardist, bandleader, and composer born in Corona, California. Lilley graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston in 1978 and […]

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The Jeff Benedict Big Big Band, The Weather Is Here, Wish You Were Beautiful Review

January 8, 2021 admin 0

The Jeff Benedict Big Big Band, The Weather Is Here, Wish You Were Beautiful Review by Nolan DeBuke The Jeff Benedict Big Big Band is releasing a sophomore album called, The Weather Is Here, Wish You […]

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John Goldsby, Segment — Volume Two Review

January 6, 2021 admin 0

John Goldsby, Segment — Volume Two Review by:  Ferell Aubre John Goldsby is releasing his latest album, Segment – Volume Two, from the WDR celebration of small group music. The John Goldsby trio collaborates between John […]

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Lewis Wright, Matt Brewer & Marcus Gilmore, The Colour of Intention Review

December 8, 2020 admin 0

Lewis Wright, Matt Brewer & Marcus Gilmore, The Colour of Intention Review by:  Ferell Aubre Lewis Wright is a jazz vibraphonist and composer known for his unique sound and approach to the instrument. Wright’s awards include […]

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Eric Reed, For Such a Time as This Review

December 1, 2020 admin 1

Eric Reed, For Such a Time as This Review by Nolan DeBuke Eric Reed is a pianist, composer, arranger, bandleader, and champion of young musicians who established himself as a central force in the jazz community. […]

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Dan Costa, Live in California Review

October 30, 2020 admin 0

Dan Costa, Live in California Review by Roland Freerier Pianist Dan Costa has released his third album Live in California recorded at Kuumbwa Jazz, in Santa Cruz, CA. Costa is based in Europe, this performance […]

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Joel Ross, Who Are You? Review

October 30, 2020 admin 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 […]

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Matt DeMerritt, Fool’s Journey Review

October 8, 2020 admin 0

Matt DeMerritt, Fool’s Journey Review by Nolan DeBuke Matt DeMerritt is a saxophonist, educator, and composer who is finally releasing his own album, Fool’s Journey, after twenty-five years as a sideman. The eleven tracks present a […]

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Tingvall Trio, Dance Review

October 8, 2020 admin 0

Tingvall Trio, Dance Review by:  Ferell Aubre Tingvall Trio is back with a new album called Dance. The new album takes listeners along on a journey around the world with a variety of dance styles all […]

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Michel Benita, Looking At Sounds Review

September 23, 2020 admin 0

Michel Benita, Looking At Sounds Review by Nolan DeBuke Michel Benita is an Algeria-born bassist and a big part of the French jazz scene since the early 1980s. The bassist honed his skills in the […]

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    Eric Alexander, Like Sugar Review

    Eric Alexander, Like Sugar Review Tradition as Creation: Eric Alexander’s Homage in Like Sugar By Nolan DeBuke Eric Alexander’s career has long been a study in a balance of respect [...]
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    Pete Mills, For The Record Review

    Pete Mills, For The Record Review Pete Mills’ For The Record keeps the tenor/B3 flame burning By Ferell Aubre If you want to know where the heartbeat of the Midwest [...]
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    Kenny Wheeler Legacy, Some Days Are Better: The Lost Scores Review

    Kenny Wheeler Legacy, Some Days Are Better: The Lost Scores Review Elegance and Edge: Rediscovering Kenny Wheeler’s Some Days Are Better by Ferell Aubre Kenny Wheeler’s music has always carried [...]
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    Alexa Tarantino, The Roar and the Whisper Review

    Alexa Tarantino, The Roar and the Whisper Review The Roar and the Whisper: Alexa Tarantino’s exploration of Contrast and Cohesion By Nolan DeBuke Alexa Tarantino has long been admired as [...]
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    Royce Campbell and the Vosbein Magee Big Band, Vagabond Review

    Royce Campbell and the Vosbein Magee Big Band, Vagabond Review Royce Campbell’s Vagabond: A Guitarist’s Voice in Flight with Big Band Fire By Nolan DeBuke Royce Campbell is no journeyman [...]
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Kenny Wheeler Legacy, Some Days Are Better: The Lost Scores Review

Kenny Wheeler Legacy, Some Days Are Better: The Lost Scores Review Elegance and Edge: Rediscovering Kenny Wheeler’s Some Days Are [...]

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