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Denin Slage-Koch, It Comes in Waves Review

January 16, 2024 admin 0

Denin Slage-Koch, It Comes in Waves Review Navigating the Depths of Denin Slage-Koch’s It Comes in Waves by Ferell Aubre Denin Slage-Koch’s latest album, It Comes in Waves , is a vivid mosaic of modern […]

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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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Connor O’Neill, The Same Changes, Vol II Review

August 15, 2023 admin 0

Connor O’Neill, The Same Changes, Vol II Review Thematic Exploration: The Same Changes, Vol II by Connor O’Neill by Ferell Aubre From the storied jazz history of Philadelphia’s ever-expanding creative jazz scene emerges Connor O’Neill, a […]

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Nic Vardanega, New Beginning Review

August 11, 2023 admin 0

Nic Vardanega, New Beginning Review A Fresh Start: Nic Vardanega’s New Beginning – A Musical Odyssey of Innovation and Tradition by Nolan DeBuke New Beginning is the third album by Australian-born guitarist/composer Nic Vardanega, now a […]

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Kaisa’s Machine, Taking Shape Review

August 11, 2023 admin 0

Kaisa’s Machine, Taking Shape Review Taking Shape: Orchestrating the Soul’s Resonance with Kaisa’s Machine by Nolan DeBuke Imagine a composer, meticulously crafting for her working ensemble, where specific players are given melodies created with care […]

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Pete McCann, Without Question Review

July 27, 2023 admin 0

Pete McCann, Without Question Review A Sonic Banquet: Pete McCann’s Without Question – A Modern Jazz Guitar Feast for the Senses by Nolan DeBuke Pete McCann, a jazz giant from Wisconsin, has indeed been a […]

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Jalen Baker, Be Still Review

July 20, 2023 admin 0

Jalen Baker, Be Still Review Be Still: Jalen Baker’s Nonstop Technical Tour de Force in Modern Jazz by Nolan DeBuke There’s a certain vibrancy and dynamism to Jalen Baker’s music that makes it hard to […]

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Jason Arkins, In Focus Review

July 14, 2023 admin 0

Jason Arkins, In Focus Review Riding the Waves of Modern Jazz: Jason Arkins’ In Focus by Nolan DeBuke Aged just 22, Jason Arkins is no ordinary musician. His newly released debut EP, In Focus, underscores his […]

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Orrin Evans, The Red Door Review

June 28, 2023 admin 0

Orrin Evans, The Red Door Review Opening New Horizons: A Journey Through The Red Door with Orrin Evans by Nolan DeBuke The Red Door – a symbol of challenge, exploration, and beautiful discoveries, encapsulates the essence […]

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Eric McGarry, As I Am, As You Were Review

June 14, 2023 admin 0

Eric McGarry, As I Am, As You Were Review As I Am, As You Were: Eric McGarry’s Musical Exploration of Change and Self-Discovery by Nolan DeBuke Eric McGarry is a guitarist, composer, and educator based […]

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    The Scott Silbert Quartet, Dream Dancing: Celebrating Zoot Sims at 100 Review

    The Scott Silbert Quartet, Dream Dancing: Celebrating Zoot Sims at 100 Review In the Space Between the Quarter Notes: Scott Silbert’s Dream Dancing By Nolan DeBuke The Scott Silbert Quartet’s [...]
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    Alex Sipiagin, Live at Smalls Review

    Alex Sipiagin, Live at Smalls Review Alex Sipiagin: Form Creates Live at Smalls by Nolan DeBuke Alex Sipiagin’s Live at Smalls documents a working quintet of Seamus Blake (tenor saxophone), [...]
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    Randy Napoleon, Waking Dream Review

    Randy Napoleon, Waking Dream Review Randy Napoleon, Waking Dream: The Music of Gregg Hill and Randy Napoleon by Ferell Aubre On Waking Dream: The Music of Gregg Hill and Randy [...]
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    Pat Metheny, Side-Eye III+ Review

    Pat Metheny, Side-Eye III+ Review Pat Metheny’s Architecture on Side-Eye III+: Compositional And Improvisational Continuity by Nolan DeBuke The governing logic of Pat Metheny’s Side-Eye III+ is compositional continuity. Across [...]
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    Interplay Jazz Orchestra, Bite Your Tongue Review

    Interplay Jazz Orchestra, Bite Your Tongue Review Canon as Framework: Interplay Jazz Orchestra’s Bite Your Tongue Big Band Statement By Ferell Aubre On Bite Your Tongue, Interplay Jazz Orchestra positions [...]
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Randy Napoleon, Waking Dream Review

Randy Napoleon, Waking Dream Review Randy Napoleon, Waking Dream: The Music of Gregg Hill and Randy Napoleon by Ferell Aubre [...]

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