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Jazz Review: Vijay Iyer Sextet at Sanders Theater — Speak, Memory

March 13, 2017
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This is music that says things that cannot be said any other way, music that cannot wear its heart on its sleeve.

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Jazz CD Review: “Meditations on Freedom” — Creative Politics

February 21, 2017
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On this album, saxophonist Noah Preminger serves up his visceral reaction to the post-election state of affairs.

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CD/DVD Review: “Celebrate Ornette” — An Exuberant Homage to a Jazz Genius

February 17, 2017
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This collection demonstrates that the music of Ornette Coleman is in tune with something elemental and essential in the human spirit.

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Jazz Book Review: “Blue Rhythm Fantasy” — Illuminating the Swing Era

February 8, 2017
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This is more interesting than a sweeping survey, it is a portrait of an African-American musician whose career peaked in the Swing Era.

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Music Preview: Allan Harris — A Soulful One-Man Jazz Jukebox

January 10, 2017
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“Music is to be shared, no matter what genre it is.

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Jazz Coming Attractions — December 19 through January 8

December 19, 2016
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Trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis celebrates New Year’s Eve with a nifty little band.

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Commentary: Best Jazz Recordings of 2016

December 18, 2016
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Several of these discs, including the sublime Jim Hall-Red Mitchell collaboration, are unexpected pleasures.

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Jazz Gift Recommendations: The Test of Time, 2016

December 18, 2016
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I think any one of these releases would be received gratefully by a person who listens with both ears.

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Jazz Review: Sheila Jordan with the Yoko Miwa Trio at Thelonious Monkfish

December 16, 2016
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Sheila Jordan, to the club crowd in Central Square: “What do I care? I’m still alive.”

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CD Review: The Revolutionary Snake Ensemble — Volatile Fun

December 12, 2016
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Contagious enjoyment is very much the goal of Ken Field’s Revolutionary Snake Ensemble. Mission accomplished.

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