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JAMES HENRY, "Watermelon Man (Radio Remix)"
With one of the most identifiable, infectiously exuberant horn and piano riffs in contemporary jazz history, Herbie Hancock’s iconic 1962...
Jonathan Widran
Aug 19, 2021


BOB SABELLICO, Influence
Versatile multi-genre veteran guitarist Bob Sabellico has one of the coolest musical superhero origin stories ever, being shone on by the...
Jonathan Widran
Aug 16, 2021


DAVE BASS, The Trio, Vol. 1
Perhaps the tale of Dave Bass’ extraordinary comeback and second musical act is old hat now for the jazz gurus and enthusiasts hip to the...
Jonathan Widran
Jul 28, 2021


ROB MULLINS, This Way Up!
As much as we cringe at the thought of cliches, they exist pretty much because they speak to universal truths about the human – and by...
Jonathan Widran
Jul 26, 2021


THE CHRIS SAUNDERS BAND, Dancing With The Widow St. James
Even if you’ve never previously gotten wind of Bay Area soul-jazz-blues bandleader and mainstay Chris Saunders or the previous three...
Jonathan Widran
Jul 21, 2021


DEDICATIONS: Jazz from Planet Flippo
If the struggles of earth seem to be too much, maybe it’s time to take a jaunt to the wild, eclectic side of the musical universe...
Jonathan Widran
Jul 21, 2021


CHRIS STANDRING, Wonderful World
With great reason and enthusiasm, much ado will be made of contemporary urban jazz guitarist and hitmaker extraordinaire Chris Standring...
Jonathan Widran
Jul 21, 2021


UMA, Wishing Well
Longtime fans of the brilliant, critically acclaimed Estonian duo of guitarist Robert Jürjendal and trumpet/corno da caccia player...
Jonathan Widran
Jul 18, 2021


OJOYO, Ojoyo Plays Safrojazz
For contemporary jazz fans, among the many joyous (pun very much intended) reasons to revisit (via remaster and reissue) Ojoyo Plays...
Jonathan Widran
Jun 25, 2021


AMBER WEEKES, 'Round Midnight Re-Imagined
The provocative title of Amber Weekes’ ‘Round Midnight Re-Imagined may have you thinking that the sensual voiced veteran L.A. jazz...
Jonathan Widran
Jun 25, 2021


ANDRE FERRERI QUINTETTO, Numero Uno
Launching his career after a year at Berklee College of Music touring with Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs, New York born, Charlotte NC...
Jonathan Widran
Jun 25, 2021


DOUG MacDONALD, Live in Hawaii
Aside from being wildly prolific as a recording artist, one thing’s for sure about internationally acclaimed veteran Philly bred, Los...
Jonathan Widran
Jun 25, 2021
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