Review
The arrival of the internet adds a sour-grapes ending to an otherwise fairly compelling narrative.
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Some splendid, new (and newish) books that are sure to inspire young children.
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Who else, but The Beatles, could command this much attention, of this many people, for that long of a time, and still be interesting, even joyous?
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Solo performance is still a way ahead for jazz pianists, judging from four CDs released in 2021.
For Boston, Derek Trucks designs the shows to celebrate Susan’s Tedeschi’s march from local clubs to being a commanding presence on concert stages around the world.
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Like his idol, Todd Rundgren, John Powhida is a bit of a musical shape-shifter, evoking a broad range of styles but always with his unique and easily recognizable stamp.
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During the pandemic months, Conrad Tao – who, in addition to being an exceptional pianist, is also an accomplished composer – has evidently been honing his skills as an improviser.
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Single All the Way is a Hallmark Christmas movie with two gay men inserted in, which means they have just as little chemistry as the straight couples in these films do.
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The Feast isn’t coherent enough to go toe to toe with modern folk horror heavyweights, but it’s an admirable entry in the canon.
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Two new Chicago-connected releases explore combinations of flute, cello, percussion and more to good effect.
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