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Christian Jacob – Beautiful Jazz
March 28, 2014(Wilderjazz) Beautiful Jazz is a magical music excursion courtesy of the talented fingers of pianist Christian Jacob. This solo effort is an immersive and mesmerizing aural experience. The acoustics of the recording ...
Revolutionary Snake Ensemble – Live Snakes
March 21, 2014(Accurate) Live Snakes by saxophonist Ken Field and his jazz-funk ensemble Revolutionary Snake Ensemble is a jubiliant celebration of music and life. The project credits Field’s wife, Karen Aqua, who passed ...
Kendra Shank & John Stowell – New York Conversations
March 18, 2014(TCB) For singer Kendra Shank and guitarist John Stowell, New York Conversations is the documentation of a longtime musical friendship. Shank and Stowell initially went into the studio at the suggestion of the ...
Mehliana – Taming The Dragon
March 14, 2014(Nonesuch) Pianist/keyboardist Brad Mehldau and drummer Mark Guiliana are the names behind this amazing hyphenated effort. Taming The Dragon is a spellbinding, mood-altering ride from start to finish. The duo weaves ...
Ian Carey & Ben Stolorow – Duocracy
March 7, 2014(Kabocha Records) The pared down pairing of trumpeter Ian Carey and pianist Ben Stolorow on their new effort Duocracy is a simple pleasure. It’s not often that we get hear the interplay of the trumpet and ...
The Dave Miller Trio with Rebecca Dumaine – Better Than Anything
March 4, 2014(Summit) Better Than Anything is the second release from singer Rebecca Dumaine and the Dave Miller Trio. Miller, on piano, and Dumaine also happen to be father and daughter, which may partly explain the timing you ...
Daniel Szabo/Peter Erksine/Edwin Livingston – A Song From There
February 28, 2014(Szabo Music) On Hungarian-born pianist Daniel Szabo’s third release, A Song From There , “there” must be a reference to the heart, as this project is a perfect blend of technical mastery and ...
Ed Reed – I’m A Shy Guy
February 25, 2014(Blue Shorts Records) Ed Reed is back with a new production that showcases his veteran singing skills. I’m A Shy Guy takes its title and its vibe from the music of Nat King Cole, with Reed as the experienced ...
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 ...
