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John Scofield Pays Tribute to Ray Charles with That’s What I Say
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What can I say about That’s What I Say, John Scofield’s tribute to Ray Charles? It’s fun. It’s a celebration. It’s a party with Sco, Larry Goldings, Steve Jordan,…
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Legends of Jazz On Television!
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New weekly jazz programming returns to the airwaves this fall when Legends of Jazz debuts on PBS. Ramsey Lewis will host thirteen 30-minute shows each with a different theme…
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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…
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Harmony & Abyss by Matthew Shipp
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While listening to Harmony and Abyss, the latest release by Matthew Shipp, the word futuristic keeps coming to mind. So if it’s “future” music, then when do we reach…
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Goodbye To 2003
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Happy New Year! I wish you the best in 2004. Looking back on 2003 in modern jazz, one phrase sums is up: Trumpeters Gone Wild! It’s the year that…