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Ian O’Beirne – Glasswork
February 21, 2014(Ian O’Beirne) Glasswork is the fantastic debut recording of saxophonist and composer Ian O’Beirne. The Philadelphia-based musician combines a pleasing tone with engaging compositions for a fantastic ...
Dianne Reeves – Beautiful Life
February 18, 2014(Concord Records) Dianne Reeves has never been afraid of musical eclecticism and her new recording is no exception. Beautiful Life finds the singer turning to fellow Grammy winner Terri Lyne Carrington for ...
David Ian – Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2014(Prescott Records) On his latest effort, David Ian compiles a beautifully played collection of ballads as part of a celebration of romantic jazz. Valentine’s Day features an array of instrumental and ...
Catherine Russell – Bring It Back
February 11, 2014(Jazz Village) Catherine Russell’s latest Bring It Back is an exquisite production from a singer with an extraordinary talent for delivering a song. Russell’s soulful voice can go from tender to ...
MaxJazz Founder Rich McDonnell Dies at 68
February 11, 2014Wherever real jazz was happening in St. Louis, there was a strong chance Richard McDonnell was there. McDonnell, one of St. Louis’ most omnipresent jazz figures and founder of the Webster Groves-based, MAXJAZZ ...
Steve Davis – For Real
February 7, 2014(Positone) On his latest project, trombonist Steve Davis continues to make plain the fact that he is not only a quality musician, but composer as well. For Real is another great work in Davis’ repertoire with ...
Helen Sung – Anthem For A New Day
January 31, 2014(Concord Jazz) Pianist/composer Helen Sung applies color in her playing as creatively a painter would on canvas, with broad bold strokes and intricate touches compromising a compelling work. Anthem For A New Day, ...
Anton Schwartz – Flash Mob
January 28, 2014(Anton Jazz) Tenor saxophonist and composer Anton Schwartz brings a diverse collection of moods and tunes to his new recording. FlashMob is Schwartz’s first recording in seven years. The tunes are fresh and ...
Porter, Carrington Among Jazz Grammy Winners
January 27, 2014Vocalist Greg Porter winning his first Best Jazz Vocal Album and Terri Lyne Carrington becoming the first woman to win for Best Jazz Instrumental Album were among the highlights of the 56th Annual Grammy Awards ...
Diane Hubka – West Coast Strings
January 24, 2014(SSJ Records) On her latest effort West Coast Strings, vocalist Diane Hubka, a guitarist herself, decided to feature the handiwork of some of the West Coast’s most notable jazz guitarists. Hubka’s ...
