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Jazz Album Review: Miguel Zenón’s “Música de las Américas” — A Buoyant Musical Adventure

August 19, 2022
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The saxophonist has the slithery facility of a bebopper, but I also hear something of the forthright stance of Coltrane in his playing, despite the rhythmic complexity of his writing — and his distinctively varied use of his Puerto Rican background.

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Theater Review: “A Little Night Music” — Failing the Test of Time

August 18, 2022
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Appreciating Stephen Sondheim’s achievement does not mean loving all of his shows. A Little Night Music may just be one of his musicals that should be politely nudged aside.

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Jazz Album Review: Barre Phillips and György Kurtág Jr. Go “Face à Face”

August 18, 2022
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To my ears, these beautifully recorded improvisations — with their unique sequences of tones and subtle interactions — are never less than intriguing.

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Film Review: “Orphan: First Kill” — Murder as Child’s Play

August 18, 2022
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This prequel is the rare instance of a horror film, in this case a prequel, that is better than its predecessor.

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Opera Album Review: Richard Flury, A Swiss Composer You Should Know About

August 17, 2022
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A world-premiere recording of Richard Flury’s fascinating 1935 opera about love, deceit, and the possibility of forgiveness.

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Rock Concert Review: Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe — The Rewards and Hazards of Reinterpretation

August 17, 2022
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Age certainly wasn’t an issue in terms of energy. Elvis Costello played for a solid two hours with barely a break, running through four decades of music with a heavy emphasis on the old favorites.

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Visual Arts Review: “The Ravages of the Ax” — Marc Swanson at MASS MoCA and the Thomas Cole National Historic Site

August 16, 2022
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A Memorial to Ice at the Dead Deer Disco does not demand political action from its audience. Instead, it allows viewers to sit within the stark reality of the present, and perhaps find some community within the shared reality that the space creates.

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Television Review: “A League of Their Own” — A Welcome Reboot

August 16, 2022
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For the most part, co-creators Will Graham and Abbi Jacobson have easily justified the need for a reboot of the admired 1992 sports film.

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Rock Album Review: Walter Crockett’s “Children So Long” — Back in a Big Way

August 15, 2022
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Walter Crockett’s beautiful album is as multifaceted as life itself.

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Coming Attractions: August 14 through 30 — What Will Light Your Fire

August 14, 2022
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As the age of Covid-19 more or less wanes, Arts Fuse critics supply a guide to film, dance, visual art, theater, author readings, and music. More offerings will be added as they come in.

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