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Top Contemporary Jazz December 3, 1999: Kenny G, Dave Koz and more
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The top ten contemporary jazz recordings 25 years ago, ranked by ContemporaryJazz.com! As it was in the 1990s, Kenny G topped the chart. However, this week he had two recordings: his renditions of standards and his third holiday album. Other Christmas and holiday music were moving into the top 10, including a nice compilation from…
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Top Contemporary Jazz Albums – January 1998!
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Here were the best-selling contemporary jazz albums 35 years ago, according to the January 23, 1988 issue of Billboard magazine! Hiroshima, Go Spyro Gyra, Stories Without Words Pat Metheny Group, Still Life (Talking) Dianne Reeves, Dianne Reeves Fattburger, Good News Jean-Luc Ponty, The Gift of Time George Benson / Earl Klugh, Collaboration Kenny G, Duotones…
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Hiroshima – Departure
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Review of the contemporary jazz recording Departure by Hiroshima by John Hilderbrand I stopped writing reviews a few years ago. One of the major reasons is that I just didn’t have any new things to say. Fortunately, Hiroshima doesn’t have that problem. The group, led by Dan Kuramoto, continues to make their own East Meets…
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Hiroshima Legacy
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I’ve been a fan of Hiroshima for a long time. I love contemporary jazz. I love Japanese arts, culture, and society. It’s been a natural fit. I’ve been recommending The Best of Hiroshima compilation for a long time. It’s been the best compilation of their music from their earlier recordings. It’s also been their only…
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Review: Spirit of the Season from Hiroshima
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Even though Hiroshima had songs on a couple of Windham Hill holiday compilations, Spirit of the Season is the first full holiday release from the band. After listening to this 11-song collection, I’m ready for the sequel. This is an excellent holiday recording and makes me wonder why they haven’t done it before. June Kuramoto’s…