Miles Davis Quintet ‘Miles Smiles’ Album Review
This classic jazz album from 1966 was immensely exciting after bebop, and even seems to be a fresher, freer, and logical extension of it.
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Tag: Jazz Album Reviews
Jazz Funk Soul ‘Forecast’ Album Preview
Jazz Funk Soul’s new and fourth recording, Forecast, is a shining example of their magnetic chemistry and inspired performances.
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Joe McCarthy’s Big Band ‘The Pan American Nutcracker Suite’ Album Preview
The Pan American Nutcracker Suite confirms Joe McCarthy’s vision: reinventing the past for the present, transporting the listener beyond.
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Alex Acuña ‘Gifts’ Album Preview
This eminent drummer’s gifted and versatile crew runs the stylistic gamut from funk to fusion, soul-jazz, ambient, Latin and Brazilian flavored jazz.
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Ben Sidran ‘Swing State’ Album Review
Ben Sidran’s first all-instrumental record is his finest in years, completely removing him from the long shadow of Mose Allison.
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Joey Alexander ‘Origin’ Album Preview
Joey Alexander’s sixth album is the first to feature all of his own material, and amply displays his considerable composing prowess.
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Pasquale Grasso ‘Be-Bop!’ Album Preview
Guitar virtuoso Pasquale Grasso pays tribute to Bird and Diz on Be-Bop!
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Jean-Michel Pilc ‘Alive – Live at Dièze Onze Montreal’ Album Preview
Jean-Michel Pilc has become one of the most highly respected pianist/composers of the past 25 years.
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Sun Ra and Afrofuturism: A Basic Musical Grammar
Canadian singer-songwriter Naomi Kavka examines the music of Sun Ra and the transcendent possibilities of Afrofuturism.
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