Reviews

René Marie at Spoleto USA

06/15/09  •  Concerts  •  By Perry Tannenbaum

René Marie at Spoleto USA

The provocative vocalist performs unreleased material at South Carolina festival

Danilo Rea in New York

05/11/09  •  Concerts  •  By Thomas Conrad

Danilo Rea in New York

A little-known Italian master makes his mark

Cape Town International Jazz Festival

05/08/09  •  Concerts  •  By Evan Haga

Cape Town International Jazz Festival

A diverse array of sounds in an equally eclectic and beautiful city

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