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Gabriela Martina – No White Shoes
March 29, 2016(Gabriela Martina) No White Shoes is the mesmerizing debut of Swiss-born, US-based vocalist Gabriela Martina. Martina possesses a clarity and a true sense of how explore a song that is a joy to hear. This ...
Socrates Garcia Latin Jazz Orchestra – Back Home
March 15, 2016(Mama Records) For composer-arranger-conductor Socrates Garcia, this production is an autobiographical tapestry. Back Home pays tribute to Garcia’s experiences growing in his native Dominican Republic. Each of ...
Bill Stewart – Space Squid
March 4, 2016(Pirouet) Drummer/composer Bill Stewart has assembled an outstanding collection with his latest endeavor. Space Squid is the assemblage of fantastic original compositions by Stewart met with tremendous musicianship. ...
Nancy Lane – Let Me Love You
March 1, 2016(Nancy Lane) Let Me Love You is the fantastic debut of singer Nancy Lane. Lane’s voice is as mesmerizing as it is confident, something that is likely the product of hailing from a very musical family. Lane ...
Groove Legacy
February 19, 2016(Groove Legacy) Groove Legacy is the fantastic aptly named LA-based band that is pushing great jazz-funk forward. Their eponymous debut CD is a blend of the tried-and-true in the genre with a contemporary spirit. ...
Blue Muse – Live
February 12, 2016(Dolphinium Records ) The members of Blue Muse met as students at Jacksonville University and their sonic camaraderie comes across in their debut release Live. What also comes across is the fact this is a very ...
Pacific Harp Project
February 9, 2016(Pacific Harp Project) The Pacific Harp Project is something rare, unique and enjoyable. The effort features the harp as the centerpiece of a contemporary music ensemble. The addition of vibraphone to the mix is ...
Ann Hampton Calloway – The Hope of Christmas
December 25, 2015(MCG Jazz) Creating a new album of songs to express the well-worn path of December standards is a tall order, but that’s exactly what songwriter William Schermerhorn does incredibly well with this project. On ...
Barbara Dennerlein – Christmas Soul
December 22, 2015(MPS/Edel) Hammond B3 organist Barbara Dennerlein gives the Christmas songbook a true makeover. Christmas Soul, produced by Nicola Conte, finds Dennerlein transforming the Yuletide standards into soulful and funky ...
Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra – Joyful Jazz
December 18, 2015(MCG Jazz) Just when you thought you’d had it with Christmas music, this one from Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra comes along. Joyful Jazz is as good as the name implies. With extremely well-done arrangements and a ...