Mercer Hassy Orchestra – Duke’s Place (Mercer Hassy Records, 2024) At first encounter, Mercer Hassy’s bold reimagination of Duke Ellington’s classics may seem like uncharted…
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Transcending Boundaries: Ellipsis Quintet’s New Album ‘Aristotle’s Dilemma’
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Timo Andres Unveils Three Pieces on The Blind Banister
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Eivind Austad Trio, Collaboration and European Jazz Aesthetic
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Izabella Effenberg’s Electrifying Genre-Defying Performances
Izabella Effenberg – Impressions In Colours Feat. Yumi Ito (Glm Music, 2024) The double album Impressions In Colours by composer and multi-instrumentalist Izabella Effenberg presents…
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Naya Baaz, the Captivating convergence of diverse musical traditions
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Kurt Elling and Charlie Hunter Captivate with Exquisite Album ‘SuperBlue The Iridescent Spree’
Kurt Elling and Charlie Hunter – SuperBlue The Iridescent Spree (Edition Records, 2023) American jazz singer Kurt Elling is highly regarded for his unparalleled mix…
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Atlanta Pianist Joe Alterman Releases Stunning Tribute Album ‘Big Mo & Little Joe’ in Honor of Mentor Les McCann”
Joe Alterman – Big Mo & Little Joe (Joe Alterman Music, 2023) Joe Alterman, an Atlanta-based jazz pianist, honors his mentor and friend, the legendary…
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Canadian Groove Masters Last Ark Out Release Lift
Last Ark Out – Lift (2024) The latest album from Vancouver/Montréal-based fusion group Last Ark Out is Lift. This project epitomizes remote creative collaboration, featuring…
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Tucker Brothers Captured Live at Chatterbox
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