Giovanni Guidi ‘A New Day’ Album Preview
Italian pianist Giovanni Guidi expands his trio’s instrumental grasp with the introduction of American saxophonist James Brandon Lewis.
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Tag: Jazz Album Reviews
Essentials: Oscar Peterson ‘Night Train’ Album Review
This classic jazz piano album belongs in every collection; here are three reasons to listen to this record for the next ten or twenty years.
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Ann Hampton Callaway and Melissa Manchester “New Eyes” Premiere
Co-written by Ann Hampton Callaway and Melissa Manchester, “New Eyes” Is Featured on Callaway’s First Album Of All Originals, “Finding Beauty – Originals, Volume 1”.
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‘Here It Is: A Tribute to Leonard Cohen’: Various Artists ~ Album Review
Stellar performances abound in this brilliantly conceived and beautifully executed tribute to Leonard Cohen, one of the greatest songwriters of the past half-century.
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Roberta Flack ‘First Take’ Album Review
Roberta Flack’s debut album First Take deserves to be recognized as one of the most influential jazz albums of all time.
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Chris Botti ‘Vol. 1’ Album Review
Chris Botti’s superb trumpet tone is front and centre on this album of romantic ballads. His move to Blue Note Records is transformational.
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‘Hit The Bongo! The Latin Soul of Tico Records’ Album Preview
Craft Latino celebrates Tico Records’ 75th anniversary with Hit the Bongo! The Latin Soul of Tico Records.
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Frank Sinatra ‘On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever)’
“On A Clear Day” is an exquisite Sinatra performance, made deep and lush by the swelling of Nelson Riddle‘s small orchestra.
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Rachel Eckroth ‘Humanoid’ Album Preview
Recorded live, Humanoid features Pianist/Composer Rachel Eckroth, Bassist Billy Mohler, Guitarist Andrew Renfroe and Drummer Tina Raymond.
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