Category reviews

Review: End of the World Party (Just In Case) by Medeski, Martin and Wood

I’ve been listening to modern jazz for years. Naturally I knew of Medeski, Martin and Wood. They’ve received good press but I’d never heard anything that I enjoyed. However, I never gave up on finding what MMW fans were talking…

John Hilderbrand
December 27, 2004

Review: Dianne Reeves – Christmas Time Is Here

I’ve always thought jazz is the best genre for Christmas music. The intimacy of the jazz trio especially can make for some of the most enjoyable music of the holiday season. Multi-Grammy winning vocalist Dianne Reeves proves this on her…

John Hilderbrand
November 26, 2004

Review: Spirit of the Season from Hiroshima

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…

John Hilderbrand
November 24, 2004