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Warren Wolf: History Of The Vibraphone

Read "History Of The Vibraphone" reviewed by Pierre Giroux

by Pierre Giroux
August 28, 2024

The History of the Vibraphone is a “tour de horizon" of the instrument and an exploration of its evolution in jazz. Joining Wolf in this meticulous selection of pieces from legendary jazz artists are long-time bandmates saxophonist Tim Green, pianist Alex Brown, bassist Vicente Archerand drummer Carroll Dashiell III. Accordingly, Wolf has crafted a collection that celebrates his virtuosic vibraphone skills and honours those who have paved the way for modern players. The opening track is ...

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Christie Dashiell: Journey In Black

Read "Journey In Black" reviewed by La-Faithia White

by La-Faithia White
March 17, 2024

Christie Dashiell is an award-winning vocalist, composer, and educator born in Washington, DC and raised in Greenville, NC. Dashiell is a product of a musical family that influenced her to begin singing at an early age. Jazz bassist Carroll Dashiell, Jr is her father. Daughter and father are well known on the Washington DC music scene. Journey In Black consists of nine songs, seven which are original works from Dashiell, and two jazz classics that she recreates nicely. On Journey ...

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Kristin Callahan: Lost in a Dream

Read "Lost in a Dream" reviewed by C. Michael Bailey

by C. Michael Bailey
June 24, 2021

The body of compositions known as “jazz standards" has proved to be as durable as it is long lived. These musical pieces, partially provided by the “Great American Songbook" and partially by composing jazz practitioners, have afforded artists a veritable bottomless pit of material with which to apply their own unique vision. One-hundred-plus years of recording history have resulted in a great many standard interpretations. So now it is difficult, if not aesthetically dangerous, for newer artists to delve into ...