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Book Review: “Buy Me Boston, Volume 2” — Celebration of Advertisements Past

December 16, 2020
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Flipping through this volume will help readers understand just how much the internet and consumer technology has changed the world of arts and culture.

Arts Feature: Significant Jazz Experiences, 2020

December 14, 2020
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The magazine’s jazz critics look back over the past year and highlight their favorites — performances, recordings, and books.

Television: “Alabama Snake” — The Wild Wiles of the Serpent

December 14, 2020
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Alabama Snake is crazy, but it also provides the kind of off-kilter insights into humanity one finds in the best of Southern folklore

Film Review: “Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story” — The Life of a Jazz Phenomenon

December 12, 2020
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Trumpeter Doc Severinsen had the right combination of talent and showmanship to reach and stay in the spotlight, and he adjusted the pieces of his life to maintain his singular place.

Arts Feature: Best Opera and Vocal (Recordings, Performances, and a Book), 2020

December 10, 2020
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This strange year became, for this opera lover, a chance to explore new—or even world-premiere—recordings of little-known repertory. When musical life returns to semi-normal, perhaps we can be treated to live performances of some of these amazing works.

Arts Feature: Best TV Shows of 2020

December 10, 2020
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We were driven indoors and told to stay there, so we turned to our screens for entertainment.

Pop Review: Jean Dawson’s “Pixel Bath” — Awash in Riches

December 9, 2020
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Jean Dawson’s Pixel Bath is one of the most exciting releases I’ve heard this year.

Film Review: “Another Round” — Not Drowning but Waving

December 8, 2020
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The excellent cast and realistic tone make Another Round oddly accessible, despite its rather outrageous, anti-social premise.

Blues Album Review: John Hurlbut and Jorma Kaukonen’s “The River Flows”

December 8, 2020
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These tunes are not just good to listen to, but also serve a purpose by sending a message, whether it be to raise a voice in protest or entice reflection.

Children’s Book Review: Expanding Your Child’s Universe

December 6, 2020
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A delightful translation of AntonTon (Antuntun in the original Croatian), a story about a “unique guy who does everything his own way“; whether you’re a classical music aficionado or novice, Carnival of the Animals would make a good introduction to the genre to share with children and grandchildren.

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