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Peter Hum Quintet – A Boy’s Journey
June 10, 2011(Peter Hum) A Boy’s Journey, the recording debut of the Peter Hum Quintet, is a wonderfully captivating first effort. The thing you notice straightaway is the beauty of the compositions, all of which the ...
Hiromi – VOICE
June 7, 2011(Telarc) VOICE is a testament to why Hiromi is one of the most exciting and virtuostic pianist-composers of her generation. Hiromi’s knack for the spectacular visually doesn’t cloud her ability to ...
Steve Khan-Parting Shot
June 3, 2011(Tone Center) On Parting Shot , the latest recording from guitarist Steve Khan, he turns towards the Latin jazz that he’s loved for many years, especially as a 40-year resident of New York City, fertile ground ...
Karrin Allyson – ‘Round Midnight
May 31, 2011(Concord Records) Karrin Allyson has become one of the most respected vocalists on the modern jazz scene. Her latest production ‘Round Midnight is a study in why this is the case. The project is a collection ...
Rebirth Brass Brand – Rebirth of New Orleans
May 27, 2011(Basin Street Records) Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to go to the Crescent City when you check out the latest effort from the Rebirth Brass Brand. Rebirth of New Orleans is the bands’ jubilant homage ...
Carmen Cuesta – Mi Bossa Nova
May 24, 2011(Tweety Records) Mi Bossa Nova , the latest release from vocalist Carmen Cuesta is an appropriately sultry, soothing and sensuous tribute to music of the great Antonio Carlos Jobim. Joining Cuesta is guitarist Chuck ...
Judy Wexler – Under A Painted Sky
May 13, 2011(Jazzed Media) Singer Judy Wexler and her mesmerizing voice take on the tunes by some great composers on her latest recording. Under A Painted Sky is a foray through the songbooks of Benny Golson, Leonard Feather, ...
Terell Stafford – This Side of Strayhorn
May 10, 2011(MaxJazz) After perfoming as part of a tribute to the great American songwriter Billy Strayhorn, trumpeter Terell Stafford decided to make his next project a showcase of the genius of the composer. The result ...
Andy Snitzer – The Traveler
May 6, 2011(Native Language) During his almost 12-year absence from recording his own music, saxophonist Andy Snitzer was mostly on the road blowing audiences away while working with Paul Simon, among others. The ...
A Conversation with vocalist Gretchen Parlato
May 5, 2011Check out our recent conversation with vocalist Gretchen Parlato from May 5th, 2011. We spoke with Gretchen about her career and latest recording, The Lost And Found. You can listen here: ...
