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The DIVA Jazz Orchestra, A Celebration of Maurice Hines – Tappin’ Thru Life Review

July 9, 2025 admin 0

The DIVA Jazz Orchestra, A Celebration of Maurice Hines – Tappin’ Thru Life Review The DIVA Jazz Orchestra: Honoring Maurice Hines with Rhythm and Grace By Sylvannia Garutch In the pantheon of jazz’s most charismatic […]

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Ryan Middagh Jazz Orchestra, Tenor Madness Review

January 14, 2025 admin 0

Ryan Middagh Jazz Orchestra, Tenor Madness Review Nashville’s Big Band Celebration: Ryan Middagh’s Take on Tenor Madness by Nolan DeBuke Every great big band recording has a backstory, and Tenor Madness by the Ryan Middagh Jazz […]

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Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra, NOhMAD Review

January 30, 2024 admin 0

Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra, NOhMAD Review Journey Through Soundscapes: Seulah Noh’s Odyssey in NOhMAD By Ferell Aubre Seulah Noh’s journey from a classical pianist to a jazz composer and conductor is a tale of transformation and […]

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The Black Gold Orchestra, Genesis Review

September 14, 2023 admin 0

The Black Gold Orchestra, Genesis Review Genesis Rising: The Black Gold Orchestra’s Audacious Journey Of Sounds by Nolan DeBuke Jazz is a vibrant genre, ceaselessly absorbing elements from contrasting musical worlds. Each generation crafts its […]

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Planet D Nonet, Blues To Be There, A Salute To Duke Ellington Review

July 8, 2023 admin 0

Planet D Nonet, Blues To Be There, A Salute To Duke Ellington Review Planet D Nonet Reignites Duke Ellington’s Magic: An In-depth Review of Blues To Be There by Nolan DeBuke Planet D Nonet’s tribute […]

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The Henry Godfrey Jazz Orchestra, Attitude & Gratitude Review

March 11, 2023 admin 0

The Henry Godfrey Jazz Orchestra, Attitude & Gratitude Review by Nolan DeBuke The Henry Godfrey Jazz Orchestra is releasing their sophomore release, Attitude & Gratitude, which contains a collection of tributes to the many communities and […]

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The DIVA Jazz Orchestra, DIVA Swings Broadway Review

June 1, 2022 admin 0

The DIVA Jazz Orchestra, DIVA Swings Broadway Review by: Staten Lemee The DIVA Jazz Orchestra has released its next swinging album, DIVA Swings Broadway. Sherrie Maricle is the Musical Director from the drum set as she leads […]

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Scott Silbert, Introducing the Scott Silbert Big Band: Jump Children Review

April 11, 2022 admin 0

Scott Silbert, Introducing the Scott Silbert Big Band: Jump Children Review by: Staten Lemee Scott Silbert is a multiple woodwind player and arranger that was the chief arranger for the United States Navy Band until […]

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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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    Geoffrey Dean Quartet, Conceptions Review

    Geoffrey Dean Quartet, Conceptions Review Geoffrey Dean: The Dynamic Conceptions Of Collaboration by Ferell Aubre Geoffrey Dean makes it clear that his Conceptions is assembled with cohesion and is the [...]
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    Fred Hersch, The Surrounding Green

    Fred Hersch, The Surrounding Green The Art of Listening: Fred Hersch’s The Surrounding Green By Ferell Aubre Fred Hersch’s The Surrounding Green, on ECM records, is an expression in trio [...]
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Royce Campbell and the Vosbein Magee Big Band, Vagabond Review Royce Campbell’s Vagabond: A Guitarist’s Voice in Flight with Big [...]

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