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Jason Vitelli: Head Above Tide

Read "Head Above Tide" reviewed by Paul Naser


New York-based artist Jason Vitelli should be highly commended for his efforts at blending songwriting with interesting musical forms and arrangements (think Steely Dan), a sound that is too often avoided. Rooted in his experience as a composer for film, Vitelli's music often has a theatrical sound. His baritone voice set against the sparse production recalls a musical theater production on more than one occasion. His third full-length release, Head Above Tide, explores many styles. From reggae to ...

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Benny Reid: Escaping Shadows

Read "Escaping Shadows" reviewed by Woodrow Wilkins


To listen to Benny Reid's music is to hear a strong Pat Metheny influence. That's not a bad thing, but it is something the 28-year-old aims to move away from with Escaping Shadows, his second release as a leader. Reid graduated from the music program at Indiana University. In addition to Metheny, his influences include Phil Woods, Sonny Rollins and Michael Jackson. Accompanying Reid on this outing are guitarist Richard Padron, keyboardist Pablo Vergara keyboards, bassist Daniel Loomis ...


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