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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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    Julian Lage Quartet, Scenes from Above Review

    Julian Lage Quartet, Scenes from Above Review Julian Lage’s Scenes from Above: Shaped in Real Time by Ferell Aubre Julian Lage’s Scenes from Above arrives with the expectations that follow [...]
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    Tom Lippincott, Ode to the Possible Review

    Tom Lippincott, Ode to the Possible Review Tom Lippincott’s Ode to the Possible Through Motion By Nolan DeBuke Recurring drum figures, doubled melodies, group improvisational swells, and angular compaction and [...]
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    Immanuel Wilkins Quartet, Live at the Village Vanguard Vol. 1 Review

    Immanuel Wilkins Quartet, Live at the Village Vanguard Vol. 1 Review Immanuel Wilkins Quartet: Moods from Live at the Village Vanguard By Nolan DeBuke Immanuel Wilkins’ Live at the Village [...]
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    Robert Jospé Quartet, The Night Sky Review

    Robert Jospé Quartet, The Night Sky Review Robert Jospé Quartet, The Night Sky: Rhythm Is The Core By Nolan DeBuke On The Night Sky, the Robert Jospé quartet treats rhythm [...]
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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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Immanuel Wilkins Quartet, Live at the Village Vanguard Vol. 1 Review

Immanuel Wilkins Quartet, Live at the Village Vanguard Vol. 1 Review Immanuel Wilkins Quartet: Moods from Live at the Village [...]

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