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April Varner, a rising star in this new generation of female jazz singers—which happily seems full of them—pays homage to Ella Fitzgerald; John Pizzarelli’s recording is an early entry in the no-doubt long list of tributes celebrating Tony Bennett’s 100th birthday.
The relaxed intensity of the band was apparent from the get-go.
The play is preachy. But John Lithgow is magnificent.
Strong albums from trios led by pianists Edward Simon and Alfredo Rodríguez.
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For half a century, cinephile, production assistant, filmmaker, press agent, producer, and programmer Pierre Rissient used all his powers to turn critical attention to filmmakers he took under his wing for their unusual personal vision.
This a superb album, smartly programmed and brilliantly played.
Javon Jackson’s homage to Bob Dylan is well thought out and beautifully rendered.
This portrait of modern Pakistan is not only wrenching, but unflinching and true.
Music Commentary: Brian Wilson’s Legacy Thrives — 2026 Reissues Reviewed
Though Brian Wilson has left us, his enormous musical legacy lives on through a growing series of posthumous CD and vinyl reissues and books.
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