Jazz
This is more interesting than a sweeping survey, it is a portrait of an African-American musician whose career peaked in the Swing Era.
Read MoreTrombonist Delfeayo Marsalis celebrates New Year’s Eve with a nifty little band.
Read MoreSeveral of these discs, including the sublime Jim Hall-Red Mitchell collaboration, are unexpected pleasures.
Read MoreI think any one of these releases would be received gratefully by a person who listens with both ears.
Read MoreSheila Jordan, to the club crowd in Central Square: “What do I care? I’m still alive.”
Read MoreContagious enjoyment is very much the goal of Ken Field’s Revolutionary Snake Ensemble. Mission accomplished.
Read MoreDave Liebman’s band, like its adventurous leader, is more than willing to take a deep dive.
Read MoreIntense head music and powerful foot music, but this show needed a little more heart.
Read MoreOver a dozen short notices of recent jazz recordings that I find musically stimulating.
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