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.
Trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis celebrates New Year’s Eve with a nifty little band.
Several of these discs, including the sublime Jim Hall-Red Mitchell collaboration, are unexpected pleasures.
I think any one of these releases would be received gratefully by a person who listens with both ears.
Sheila Jordan, to the club crowd in Central Square: “What do I care? I’m still alive.”
Contagious enjoyment is very much the goal of Ken Field’s Revolutionary Snake Ensemble. Mission accomplished.
Dave Liebman’s band, like its adventurous leader, is more than willing to take a deep dive.
Intense head music and powerful foot music, but this show needed a little more heart.
Over a dozen short notices of recent jazz recordings that I find musically stimulating.
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