Jazz
“Ornithology: The Best of Bird” might better be described as the best of Bird on Savoy.
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Pianist Ran Blake’s performance was like a long dreamscape of personal reflection and meditation.
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Two fine examples of musicians taking the vibraphone in and out.
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Two jazz writers for the magazine pay homage to the indispensable accomplishments of jazz writer Dan Morgenstern, who passed away on September 7 at the age of 94.
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The 8-piece band Tuba Skinny is one of the most entertaining purveyors of traditional jazz around.
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Given the age of the recordings and peculiarities of the venue, the sound quality is very good — certainly more than good enough given the historical value of the amazing music captured therein.
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Here are two new and very different records from virtuosos of the jazz harmonica, both seasoned pros, and one of them deserving of much wider recognition.
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Three guitarists — Bill Banfield, Ray Obiedo, and Lee Ritenour — release superb albums.
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Each of these four projects requires deep attention from a listener. Only two of them repay that attention with the musical rewards that bring a listener (this listener, at least) back for rehearings.
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Arts Remembrance: Saxophonist/Composer/Arranger Benny Golson –“I Remember Benny”
Benny Golson’s accomplishments were enormous and lasting.
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