Allen Michie

Jazz Album Review: Hailey Brinnel’s “Beautiful Tomorrow” — Lots of Contagious Fun

June 6, 2023
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Fans of Postmodern Jukebox and the swing revival will enjoy this album, as will any jazz fan who appreciates taut small-group arrangements and terse, focused solos.

Album Review: Canadian Singer/Songwriter Marc Jordan — An Elegant Discovery

May 11, 2023
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Singer Marc Jordan has earned his voice the hard way, trekking through the music business for 50 years, and there’s a weathered honesty in his music now.

Jazz Album Review/Commentary: “Don Quixote’s Adventures in the World of Jazz” — Is Jazz Intrinsically Quixotic?

March 31, 2023
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It’s hard to think of music that is more foolishly impractical than jazz, even with its pursuit of lofty ideals.

Book Review: “Dickens and Prince” — Together Again?

March 17, 2023
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The overall thesis of this short book/long essay is that both Charles Dickens and Prince embody a certain kind of rare genius combined with a freakishly inexhaustible work ethic.

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