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CD Review: Stephen Henderson, Tales of the Skald

Scotland’s vibrant jazz scene has been capturing well-deserved attention from across the UK, with the rise of artists like Fergus McCreadie, Georgia Cécile, and Matt...

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CD Review: Rene Kroemer, No One Here.

German pianist Rene Kroemer’s latest release, “No One Here,” is set to make its full debut on October 11, 2024, through the German label Mons Records. In an...

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CD Review: Altus, Mythos

Altus, a quintet comprising trumpeter Dave Adewumi, bassist Isaac Levien, saxophonists Nathan Reising and Neta Raanan, and drummer Ryan Sands, has embarked on a remarkable musical...

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CD Review: John Escreet’s “the epicenter of your dreams”

John Escreet’s latest album, “the epicenter of your dreams,” stands as a testament to his unwavering pursuit of artistic growth and innovation. Recently, I had...

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CD Review, Lauren Bush, Tide Rises

Lauren Bush’s latest album, “Tide Rises,” stands as a showcase of her artistic growth and vision. With her previous release, “All My Treasures,” and...

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CD Review: “Nocturnes” by Anna Bignami Sextet

Composer and arranger Anna Bignami released her latest album, “Nocturnes,” featuring her current Sextet last Friday. This collection of five tracks includes three...

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CD Review: Hyeonseon Baek, Longing

Korean singer Hyeonseon Baek, recently released his debut CD, “Longing,” on the You & Me label. The album comprises four of Baek’s original tunes and six...

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Contrasting Visions: Benjamin Koppel, from Requiem to Celebration

Saxophonist and composer Benjamin Koppel has recently released two contrasting yet equally compelling albums that showcase his remarkable versatility and artistic vision. With...

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CD Review: Jack Magnet Science, Future Forecast.

It’s not that often these days, given the amount of music I receive, that album arrives that compels me to hit the repeat button time and time again. Such was the case when...

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Live Review: Camille Thurman with the Darrell Green Quartet at Ronnie Scott’s

Camille Thurman with the Darrell Green Quartet debuted at the world-famous Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, London on May 11th kicking off the launch of their sold-out European tour....

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CD Review: Winther, Andersson. Watts, WAW

I’ve always believed that the convergence of diverse influences often yields some remarkable results. ‘WAW!’, the debut Trio recording by the trio of Carl...

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