Jazz
Singer Fred Farell brings an introspective sensibility to this album and has gathered a group of songs that are appropriate for his introverted and quietly aspirational lyrics.
Read MoreOne doesn’t have to have gone too deeply into Buddhism to recognize its influence on the titles found here, and perhaps on the music as well.
Read MoreThe talented duo’s ability to impressively converse across a stylistic divide was fascinating.
Read MoreScandal is a masterful example of musical discourse dedicated to making the most of the powers and pleasures of tradition-infused improvised jazz.
Read MoreToward the Unknown is a well-wrought, well-rendered recording — one worthy of serious attention.
Read MoreIndo-Pak Coalition’s energized music and performance somehow manages to square the circle — it is as engaging as it is songful and intelligent.
Read MoreA kaleidoscopic small-band adventure led by one of the world’s great clarinetists, and a superbly-played set by Ben Wendel’s dynamic quintet.
Read MoreThe communication among the group members is at a high level and the playing is flawless.
Read MoreThe music on Accent’s album is lovely and the singers render the arrangements with skill and commitment.
Read MoreSinger Sara Serpa refracts, bends, suspends, and shifts sounds and syllables, creating a kind of linguistic limbo.
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