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CD Review: Eddie Bruce, The Magic and Music of Tony Bennett.

When the legendary Tony Bennett left us in 2023 at age 96, he was rightly hailed as the last of the great saloon singers – those supremely talented vocal stylists who made...

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Gig review: Alina Bzhezhinska and Tony Kofi at King’s Place

Set on the stage of King’s Place’s Hall Two, a smaller and more intimate venue lit up by streaks of purple and blue, a harp stands tall at the centre, as avid audience members...

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CD Review: Marta Sanchez, Perpetual Void

Marta Sanchez’s latest album, “Perpetual Void,” marks a significant milestone in her career as a pianist and composer. Following the success of her 2022 release,...

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CD Review: Susanne Alt, Jazz In The Space-time Continuum

Neither absolute space nor absolute time exists however, space and time are interconnected rather than independent entities. This continuum mirrors well-executed music; they...

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CD Review, Mia Brentano, American Diary

“American Diary”, released recently on Mons Records is the latest release featuring the music of composer Mia Brentano performed by pianist Benyamin Nuss and the...

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CD Review: Tobias Altripp, We Bring Some Horns

German pianist Tobias Altripp recently unveiled his latest album, “We Bring Some Horns,” through the German-based label Mons Records. Originally established as a trio...

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CD Review: Matt Anderson Quartet, Live at Leeds Jazz Festival

London-based saxophonist Matt Anderson is gearing up to unveil his third album on March 1st, and it’s a departure from his previous studio releases. Aptly titled “Live...

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CD Review: Mike De Souza, Chrysalis

November 2023 saw the release of “Chrysalis,” a captivating and inventive follow-up to guitarist and composer Mike De Souza’s debut album, “Slow...

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CD Review: Peter Grabinger, Piano Works

German pianist Peter Grabinger introduces his latest musical venture, “Piano Works,” set to release on December 8, 2023, under the Mons Records label. This album marks...

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CD Review: Silvan Joray, Updraft

Silvan Joray, the talented guitarist and composer based in New York City, graces us with his second album as a leader, “Updraft,” released under the Ubuntu Music...

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Album Review: kanoe, Since You’ve Asked

When looking at the current trend of recording jazz interpretations of popular music, Uwe Schenk and his ensemble, Kanoe have hit the mark, releasing an album featuring highly...

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