Jazz
This is music that says things that cannot be said any other way, music that cannot wear its heart on its sleeve.
On this album, saxophonist Noah Preminger serves up his visceral reaction to the post-election state of affairs.
This collection demonstrates that the music of Ornette Coleman is in tune with something elemental and essential in the human spirit.
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.
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