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Jennifer Roberts: I'll Be Around

Read "I'll Be Around" reviewed by Pierre Giroux

by Pierre Giroux
November 15, 2026

Jennifer Roberts' release with Tedd Firth, I'll Be Around, is a collection of 15 songs united by the most enduring musical subject, love. Drawn from standards and contemporary classics, these songs have been interpreted by generations of vocalists and instrumentalists. They do not require rescuing or reinvention. They need someone to discover what the words mean and what the music can reveal through their interpretations. Roberts approaches the material as both a singer and a storyteller. The question ...

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Melissa Errico: I Can Dream, Can't I?: Illusions & Conversations from the Great American Songbook

Read "I Can Dream, Can't I?: Illusions & Conversations from the Great American Songbook" reviewed by Jacob Sylvester

by Jacob Sylvester
April 30, 2026

In I Can Dream, Can't I?: Illusions & Conversations from the Great American Songbook, Tony Award-nominated Broadway actress, singer, and writer Melissa Errico proves once again that she is one of the best at keeping classic songs alive. Released in early 2026, the album uses a less is more style. Instead of a big orchestra, it features a quiet, late-night feel. This record feels less like a big show and more like a private conversation. While legends like Ella Fitzgerald and ...

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David Finck: BASSic Instinct

Read "BASSic Instinct" reviewed by Jack Bowers

by Jack Bowers
March 28, 2022

There's so much variety on BASSic Instinct, bassist David Finck's sixth recording as leader, that it's almost like grooving on half a dozen or more albums for the price of one. Ensembles run the gamut from duo to octet, with vocals added on three of its thirteen engaging numbers. Besides governing the rhythm, composing three of the numbers and arranging all of them, Finck shoulders melodic duties on five tracks and solos effectively throughout. As suits his temperament, every number ...