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Ray Charles Orchestra – Swiss Radio Days: Zurich 1961
December 9, 2016(TCB Records) The genius of Ray Charles is on full display in this previously unreleased recording. Swiss Radio Days: Ray Charles Orchestra: Zurich 1961 captures Charles at a moment just before his ascendancy into ...
Marcello Pellitteri – Aquarius Woman
December 6, 2016(Marpel Music) Drummer, composer and arranger Marcello Pellitteri once again transforms grief into a fantastic musical tribute. Aquarius Woman is Pellitteri’s second homage to his daughter who passed away in ...
Enoch Smith, Jr. – The Quest: Live at APC
December 2, 2016(Misfitme Music) Pianist/ composer Enoch Smith, Jr. brings jazz back to its church roots with his latest effort. The Quest: Live at APC is the product of two performances at the Allentown Presbyterian Church in ...
Todd Hunter Trio – Eat, Drink, Play
November 11, 2016(Dexterity Records) Eat, Drink, Play is a spectacular showcase of musical virtuosity from pianist-composer Todd Hunter. The production is also Hunter’s debut trio recording. With Aaron Serfaty on drums and ...
The Fred Hersch Trio – Sunday Night at the Vanguard
October 28, 2016(Palmetto Records) Sunday Night at the Vanguard is a stagefront seat to a masterful performance led by a true virtuoso of the keys. On this production recorded at venerable New York City jazz mecca, The Village ...
Rebecca Dumaine and the Dave Miller Trio – Happy Madness
October 25, 2016(Summit Records) The latest from singer Rebecca Dumaine, along with the Dave Miller Trio, is yet another great outing from the wonderful unit. Happy Madness leans heavily towards the former in a set of jubilant ...
Alyssa Allgood – Out of The Blue
October 7, 2016(Alyssa Allgood) Alyssa Allgood’s latest effort is a triumphant homage. Out of The Blue is the Chicago-based singer’s tribute to some of the most iconic Blue Note recordings of the 1950’s and ...
Barbara Dane with Tammy Hall – Throw It Away
October 4, 2016(Dreadnaught Music) Throw It Away by singer Barbara Dane, along with pianist and arranger Tammy Hall, is exceptionally good. A veteran of various musical world, Dane delivers a lyric in a way that truly captures the ...
Nikolett Pankovits – Magia
September 27, 2016(Nikolett Pankovits) Nikolett Pankovits’ warm vocal delivery makes her debut recording a true pleasure. Magia nicely blends the music of singer’s native country, Hungary, with Brazilian, Latin and ...
Outset
September 16, 2016(ears & eyes Records) Outset is an outstanding Chicago-based quartet. Lead by saxophonist and composer Dan Meinhardt, the self-titled Outset is a a sturdy debut recording with tunes that allow the skills of each ...
