Jazz
The show had an undercurrent that brought to the fore all the issues that have put Wynton Marsalis at the center of the culture wars.
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By taking the stage with 15 musicians, none of whom is female, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra presents the music as segregated and outdated.
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Perhaps the idea is for the listener to come up with their own ideal blend, sort of a mix and max approach regarding the strengths in each disc.
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While perhaps not more than the sum of its parts — that would be hard to imagine — the music on this tribute disc has its own vitality and stands well on its own.
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Singer Allan Harris clearly loves Eddie Jefferson’s music and performs it with sincerity and chops.
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The music and performances on this delightful trio album are blithe and profound, a combination that should charm many listeners.
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For my taste, some of the songs on Kurt Elling’s The Questions simply aren’t challenging or interesting enough.
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A listener’s response to this album would largely depend on whether or not the sound of Jeff Denson’s voice and the instrumentation strike a chord.
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Jazz Commentary: Greg Hopkins Big Band at Ryles — Whither Big Bands?
At this time in the Boston jazz scene, there are no ongoing spaces for big bands and, predictably, the number of such ensembles has shrunk.
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