En Concierto by Pablo Satek
In his third release, the Argentine guitarist, Pablo Satek, continues with his trademark ballad style. The young player exhibits a unique approach to solo guitar and his la…In his third release, the...
View ArticleAt St. George Church by Ralph Sutton
Here’s a two-CD set to tempt lovers of stride piano. Probably the last of the vintage stride players, Ralph Sutton, is presented in solo performance in 1992. The setting is…Here’s a two-CD set to tempt...
View ArticleControlled Nonchalance at the Reggattabar - Vol 2 by Ruby Braff & His Buddies
Ruby Braff left us in 2003 but won’t soon be forgotten. The mere mention of Braff makes jazz enthusiasts remember "impeccable musicianship." The Boston-born cornetist pl…Ruby Braff left us in 2003 but...
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Swinging The Blues by Earl May Quartet
The publicity sheet packaged with my review copy of this CD refers to bassist Earl May as a "musician’s musician." That’s no exaggeration! Earl May made his first recording…The publicity sheet packaged...
View ArticleChillin At Home by JC & The Jazz Hoppers
JC & The Jazz Hoppers are new to the American jazz market. Australian jazz guitarist, Jason Campbell, formed the trio a few years ago with organist Col Nolan …JC & The Jazz Hoppers are new to...
View ArticleOne More: The Summary - Music Of Thad Jones - Vol. 2 by Various Artists
It’s been two long years since the release of One More - The Music Of Thad Jones and, when it received rave reviews, nobody knew there would be a second volume. H…It’s been two long years since the...
View ArticleCotton Blossom Time by Barfota Jazzmen
Very few ragtime recordings are issued today, especially by European artists. The last to cross this writer’s desk was Alessandra Celletti’s beautiful Black Baby CD …Very few ragtime recordings are...
View ArticleNaughty, Bawdy & Blue by Maria Muldaur
Good things always happen when like-minded artists gather together. This album brings together the legendary Maria Muldaur and James Dapogny’s Chicago Jazz Band, blues belt…Good things always happen...
View ArticleIf Dreams Come True by George Gee and the Jump Jivin’ Wailers
Here’s one of the most-satisfying swing albums in quite a while. George Gee is a native New Yorker and has led a big band for three decades. His swing outfit delighted b…Here’s one of the...
View ArticleTraditionally Speaking by Jack Brass Band
A great pot of beef stew always seems to taste better the second time around. So it is with the newest album by the Jack Brass Band is even more exciting than their 2005 CD…A great pot of beef stew...
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