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Axel Krygier wisely treats the album’s framing concept as lightly as possible, turning Monsieur Bigfoot into a sort of Everyhominid who offers existential-woe comments on a variety of subjects.
Read MoreThe 18th Annual Jewish Film Festival approaches its end with two compelling cinematic looks at Jewish history.
Read MoreThe New Orleans JazzFest is made for omnivorous gluttons, which makes it a perfect complement to the region’s cuisine.
Read MoreIt is Kristen Wiig’s committed performance, along with director Shira Piven’s skill at comic timing, that grounds the satiric comedy’s absurd premise.
Read MoreÀ la Vie, screening as part of the 18th Annual Jewish Film Festival, is easily the best film I have seen so far this year.
Read MoreA cursory scan of audience reviews on the Ticketmaster website suggests that Rundgren’s current tour was disappointing his fans on a scale probably not seen in rock music since Bob Dylan went to England in 1966.
Read MoreRadius Ensemble’s final performance of the season touched on examples of musical fantasy, worldly angst, and spiritual transcendence.
Read MoreNot everybody loves the documentary Last Days in Vietnam. Director Rory Kennedy responds to some of the criticism.
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Music Commentary Series: Jazz and the Piano Concerto — The Straddlers, Part Two
I would like to think that there are more composers working today who think of themselves as beyond category.
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