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John Wojciechowski – Focus
November 6, 2015(Origin Records) Saxophonist-composer John Wojciechowski has made a name for himself on the Chicago jazz scene since his arrival from Detroit in 2002. Focus, his second effort as a leader and first for Origin ...
Michael Gallant Trio – Live Plus One
October 23, 2015(Gallant Music) On Live Plus One, pianist-composer Michael Gallant presents the trio in a way that is less traditional and more edgy. Gallant is joined by Rob Mitzner on drums along with Dmitry Ishenko and Pepe ...
Lorraine Feather – Flirting With Disaster
October 20, 2015(Jazzed Media) Lorraine Feather weaves more great musical tales on her latest release. Flirting With Disaster plays much like a good book of short stories. The literary songs covering various moments in ...
Frank Kohl Quartet – Invisible Man
October 13, 2015(Pony Boy Records) Guitarist Frank Kohl convenes a first-rate lineup to produce this fantastic assemblage of music. Invisible Man is a nice collection of mostly originals compositions buoyed by his artistry on six ...
Joe Magnarelli – Three On Two
October 9, 2015(Posi-Tone) Three On Two, the latest release from trumpeter Joe Magnarelli, could serve as a textbook example of a professional jazz quartet recording. The level of performance is incredibly high and all the players ...
Luciana Souza – Speaking In Tongues
October 6, 2015(Sunnyside) On Speaking In Tongues, Luciana Souza absolutely paints with her voice. Produced with Larry Klein, the singer weaves together a wonderful tapestry of moods that is ethereal and captivating. The sound is ...
Dan Trudell – Dan Trudell Plays The Piano
October 2, 2015(Dan Trudell) Dan Trudell made a name for himself as an organist for many years but decided it was time to return the piano, and with great result. Trudell’s playing is, at once, both artistic and engaging. ...
Andrea Wood – Kaleidoscope
September 29, 2015(Andrea Wood) Andrea Wood is a truly exciting talent. The singer’s delivery and tone is that of an artist in great command of her voice.. Kaleidoscope, Wood’s debut product, features her bright and ...
Randy Bernsen – Grace Notes
September 25, 2015(Randy Bernsen) Guitarist Randy Bernsen is electric on his latest release. On Grace Notes, Bernsen joins forces with bassist Jimmy Haslip for a high-energy set of mostly originals by the lead player. The sound is a ...
Fred Randolph – Song Without Singing
September 22, 2015(Creative Spirit Records) Bassist Fred Randolph has produced a thoroughly enjoyable recording. Song Without Singing is a spirited blend of the various styles of music and cultures, including Africa, Brazil and ...