Bruce Lofgren – Earthly and Cosmic Tales (Night Bird, 2024) Los Angeles guitarist and arranger Bruce Lofgren has released Earthly and Cosmic Tales, an innovative…
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Randy Hoexter – Tomorrowsville (Blue Canoe Records, 2024) Atlanta-based jazz pianist and composer Randy Hoexter showcases his multifaceted talent in Tomorrowsville, his latest album on…
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Lars Danielsson, Verneri Pohjola, and John Parricelli – TRIO (ACT, 2024) Lars Danielsson, Verneri Pohjola, and John Parricelli come together to create TRIO, a jazz…
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Zo Popi – Do It Right Now (Zo Popi Music, 2022) Zo Popi’s album Do It Right Now (2022) presents a boldly inventive mix of…
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Dafnis Prieto – 3 Sides of the Coin (Dafnison Music, 2024) Celebrated drummer and composer Dafnis Prieto returns with his tenth album, 3 Sides of…
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Isaac Hadden Organ Trio – The Glue (self-release, 2023) Isaac Hadden is a dynamic guitarist, vocalist, and visionary bandleader from the Appalachian heartland of Southwest…
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Commodore Trio – Communal – EP (2024) Joel Tucker’s debut EP with the Commodore Trio introduces a distinct facet of his artistry. Communal EP presents…
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Andrés Coll Odyssey – Sunbird (Balaio Records, 2024) The Andrés Coll Odyssey unites a diverse group of musicians who seamlessly mix their various folk musical…
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Lauren Henderson – Sombras (Brontosaurus Records, 2024) Lauren Henderson’s latest album, Sombras (Brontosaurus Records, 2024), is a profound exploration of cultural heritage and its indelible…
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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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