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Is this lineup of jazz performances richer and more mouth-watering than we’ve seen in many a year? Yep.
Night Triptych is an important disc, but also an inviting one that takes you to some fresh places well worth experiencing. Also, another success for harpsichordist Justin Taylor, and a well-earned one at that.
Given what Olga Tokarczuk is curious about, it is not surprising that her book serves up its share of goofy humor.
Conceptual and abstract as David Byrne can often be, he’s one art schooler who isn’t afraid to get down.
There were moments during Van Morrison’s 22-song concert Tuesday when he was whipping the band into a frenzy — shouting out song selections before the final notes of the previous tune had fully rung out.
Indie filmmaker Josephine Decker creates a brilliant showcase for Helena Howard, whose performance is electrifying.
The Beau Jest Moving Theater staging succeeds at conjuring up the genially comic spirit of the late Larry Coen, a bounteously talented actor and director.
“I went back and listened to the records and watched videos of performances. I got into character for this,” Glenn Hughes confesses.
The performer’s question is direct: has the talented orator anything to say about race in today’s America? The answer is a galvanizing yes.
The group’s songs range from the cynical to the sweet without losing their sincerity, and that may be Dawes’ most defining trait as it shifts its musical focal point.
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