University of Nevada Las Vegas Jazz Ensemble 1 – Let The Good Times Roll (Vegas Records VR1027, 2025) By any measure, the University of Nevada,…
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Sanctuary Swings: Mitch Towne Finds His Voice on the B3
Mitch Towne – Refuge (Cross Towne Records, 2025) With Refuge, Mitch Towne grooves with a commanding presence, planting his flag firmly in the lineage of…
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Lost in Translation, Found in Sound: Schaerer’s Anthem for No Man’s Land
Andreas Schaerer, Luciano Biondini, Kalle Kalima, Lucas Niggli – Anthem For No Man’s Land (ACT, 2025) Swiss vocalist Andreas Schaerer, often compared to Bobby McFerrin…
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Alice & The Mountain, A Crossover Exploration of Emotion Through Voice and Piano
Alice & The Mountain – Stripped (Losen Records, 2024) Stripped, a duo album featuring pianist Bernt Moen and vocalist Silje Kåfjord. Known for his work…
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Sara Caswell’s violin sings with clarity, passion, and a touch of mystery
Sara Caswell — The Way To You (Anzic Records, 2023) After a seventeen-year hiatus as a leader, jazz violinist Sara Caswell re-emerged with The Way…
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3Below’s Live in Mérida Captures Improvised Fusion Mastery
3Below – Live in Mérida (7d Media, 2024) 3Below is a trio of virtuoso instrumentalists that collaborate to develop remarkable improvised musical pieces. The lineup…
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Bill Laurance & The Untold Orchestra Presents Piano Finesse Enhanced by a Magnificent Orchestra
Bill Laurance & The Untold Orchestra – Bloom (ACT Music, 2024) Bloom is the ACT Music solo debut of Grammy-winning British pianist and composer Bill…
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Chick Corea Elektric Band II’s “Paint the World” Fusion Marvel Released on Vinyl
Chick Corea’s Elektric Band II – Paint the World (Candid Records, 2024 reissue) One of the most thrilling fusion of the early 1990s, Chick Corea’s…
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Andrés Coll’s Eclectic Global Fusion on Odyssey
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 Gracefully Embraces Burning Musical Passions
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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