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Christian McBride Big Band, Without Further Ado, Vol. 1 Review

October 4, 2025 admin 0

Christian McBride Big Band, Without Further Ado, Vol. 1 Review Swing, Soul, and Renewal: McBride’s Big Band Without Further Ado by Ferell Aubre Christian McBride’s big band has always been a proving ground for the […]

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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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  • Suntou Susso, Jaliya Silokang: The Path of a Griot Review January 3, 2026
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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

    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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    John Scofield Dave Holland, Memories of Home Review

    John Scofield Dave Holland, Memories of Home Review Two Voices, One Groove: John Scofield & Dave Holland Find Home by Nolan DeBuke This duet album sounds like a conversation between [...]
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    Chad Taylor Quintet, Smoke Shifter Review

    Chad Taylor Quintet, Smoke Shifter Review Chad Taylor Quintet: Textures in Motion in Smoke Shifter By Nolan DeBuke Chad Taylor’s Smoke Shifter is a modern jazz statement by an ensemble [...]
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Rick Roe, Wake Up Call: The Music of Gregg Hill Review Wake Up Call: The Music of Gregg Hill: Rick [...]

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