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Review: Ray Lyon – Figures of the True
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When I started listening to contemporary jazz in the late 80s, the music I enjoyed most was that created by those who had something more to share than a…
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Nnenna Freelon Kicks Off 2008 Right
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One of my favorite singers, Nnenna Freelon, is starting the new year with a one-two punch. Concord just released a compilation from her catalog at the label titled Better…
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Reviews: Paradise Swamp from Catherine Delgadillo; Transformation from Tal Wilkenfeld
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I recently downloaded two new releases, both by ax–wielding women, Catherine Delgadillo, a guitarist, and bassist Tal Wilkenfeld, who started out on guitar before switching instruments. Both of these…
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Review: Brian Mitchell – Rhythm & Poetry
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Another recording I came across, searching for information on current jazz recordings I’ve recently picked, on MySpace, is Brian Mitchell’s Rhythm & Poetry. I never heard of Mitchell, but…
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Let’s Go Everywhere from Medeski, Martin and Wood
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Medeski, Martin and Wood have released Let’s Go Everywhere, their first recording for children and families. MMW have a dedicated MySpace page which explains the origin of the release,…