Ben Sidran ‘Dylan Different’ Album Review
One of the most surprising, enterprising cover albums ever made, Ben Sidran’s take on Bob Dylan is a treasure.
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Tag: Jazz Album Reviews
Tessa Souter ‘Shadows & Silence: The Eric Satie Project’
Critically acclaimed jazz vocalist Tessa Souter applies her haunting lyrics and beguiling voice to the music of Erik Satie.
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Paul Brown ‘So Much To Say’ Album Preview
Jazz guitarist Paul Brown has gathered more than 80 #1 Contemporary Jazz radio hits, an astonishing achievement.
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Essentials: Robert Glasper Experiment ‘Black Radio’ Album Review
With this recording Robert Glasper and his band set confident new directions for black music, and exciting new paths for music itself.
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Essentials: Wes Montgomery ‘Movin’, The Complete Verve Recordings
Wes Montgomery practically invented jazz-pop. Many guitarists consider him the best ever. “Movin’ delivers the proof.
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Fred Hersch ‘The Surrounding Green’ Album Preview
Jazz pianist Fred Hersch teams up with bassist Drew Gress and drummer Joey Baron for his third recording on ECM Records.
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Insights: Ray Charles And The Beginning of Soul-Jazz
One of Ray’s most soulful recordings, I’m Going To Move To The Outskirts of Town, demonstrates that he virtually invented soul-jazz.
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Susan Hinkson ‘Just In Time’ Album Preview
Jazz vocalist Susan Hinkson delivers a debut album of standards imbued with depth and beauty.
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Atlantic Jazz Collective ‘Seascape’ Album Preview
Inspired by the rhythm and mystery of the ocean, the album embodies the spirit of exploration and the depth of jazz improvisation.
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