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John Scofield, Uncle John’s Band Review

October 24, 2023 admin 0

John Scofield, Uncle John’s Band Review John Scofield’s Uncle John’s Band: Where Jazz Storytelling and Groove Converge by Nolan DeBuke Greetings to the ardent jazz enthusiasts, distinguished professionals, and curious readers who find solace in […]

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Wolfgang Muthspiel, Dance of the Elders Review

October 2, 2023 admin 0

Wolfgang Muthspiel, Dance of the Elders Review Transcendent Harmonies: An Exploration of Wolfgang Muthspiel’s Dance of the Elders by Ferell Aubre Wolfgang Muthspiel’s Dance of the Elders takes the listener on a whirlwind tour through rich harmonies, […]

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Todd Mosby, Land of Enchantment Review

September 1, 2023 admin 0

Todd Mosby, Land of Enchantment Review An innovative blend of Eastern and Western musical traditions by Sylvannia Garutch Todd Mosby’s latest album, Land of Enchantment, is a veritable painting in sound, encapsulating the vast landscapes and rich […]

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Dan Wilson, Vessels of Wood and Earth Review

April 26, 2021 admin 0

Dan Wilson, Vessels of Wood and Earth Review by Nolan DeBuke Dan Wilson is a jazz guitarist and composer from Akron, Ohio, that found his early inspirations in Wes Montgomery, Charlie Christian, Joe Pass, and […]

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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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    Kenny Barron Trio, So Many Lovely Things: Live in Brecon Review

    Kenny Barron Trio, So Many Lovely Things: Live in Brecon Review Keeping the Melody in Sight: Kenny Barron Trio’s So Many Lovely Things By Ferell Aubre Archival jazz releases often [...]
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    Pete Mills, This Is Now Review

    Pete Mills, This Is Now Review Pete Mills’ This Is Now: Ensemble Design as Musical Expression By Nolan DeBuke On This Is Now, tenor saxophonist Pete Mills leads a flexible [...]
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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 [...]

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