Mike Longo: Dawn New Day
This is one of those jazz recordings that is eminently listenable, even to the uninitiated who, after they hear it, will say something like, “Hey, … Read More “Mike Longo: Dawn New Day”
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Eliane Elias: Eliane Elias Sings Jobim
On the heels of her successful Eliane Elias Plays Jobim comes this new outing, and it is a winner. Elias’s touch on the keyboard is … Read More “Eliane Elias: Eliane Elias Sings Jobim”
Dave Burns and Hot Mustard: Nothing Loved Is Ever Lost
Burns and his Hot Mustard jazzers from D.C. have put together a remarkably mellow and entertaining CD that is, as they say, an “homage to … Read More “Dave Burns and Hot Mustard: Nothing Loved Is Ever Lost”
Art Farmer: Live at the Stanford Jazz Workshop
Recordings made at live concerts often bring out the best in artists and, as a result, they often become classics that stand the test of … Read More “Art Farmer: Live at the Stanford Jazz Workshop”
Dave Grusin: Inside Story
Dave Grusin’s 40-year career in the music business has led him down many paths, and all have been successful for this gifted musician, composer, arranger, … Read More “Dave Grusin: Inside Story”
Ken Peplowski: Spin Control
Name a style of jazz—bop, trad, big band, avant garde, even toss in some 20th century classical stuff. Reedman Ken Peplowski has listened to it, … Read More “Ken Peplowski: Spin Control”
Various Artists: Jazz Celebration: A Tribute to Carl Jefferson
It wasn’t just a jazz fest that took place on July 8, 1995, in Concord, California. It was also a love fest, celebrating the life … Read More “Various Artists: Jazz Celebration: A Tribute to Carl Jefferson”
Chet Baker: The Italian Sessions
Trumpeter Chet Baker had many sides and moods, and his emotions surely colored the outcome of his recordings or concerts. On this particular 1962 day … Read More “Chet Baker: The Italian Sessions”
Billy Drummond: Dubai
Drummond’s third release as a leader finds the drummer in a unique quartet date with no piano, working with the two tenors of Chris Potter … Read More “Billy Drummond: Dubai”