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Denise Mangiardi: On the Brink

Read "On the Brink" reviewed by Nicholas F. Mondello


Originally from Freeport, Long Island, New York and now residing on the Isle of Wight in the United Kingdom, multi-faceted vocalist, composer, arranger, and engineer, Denise Mangiardi offers On the Brink, her eighth album as leader. Consisting of seven exceptionally well-performed selections with a handful of vivid originals and two classics, this is a masterful effort that is intriguing, enlightening, and a most enjoyable listen. “The Walk" is a lovely light bossa nova that is lushly beautiful. ...

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Johnny Vidacovich: Out Da Box

Read "Out Da Box" reviewed by Thomas Cole


The jazz tradition is often one featuring drummers leading bands. Gene Krupa headlined a group known by his name as have jazz greats Art Blakey, Buddy Rich, Elvin Jones and the list goes on. Appearing on that same list of the 50 greatest jazz drummers, why not Johnny Vidacovich too? With no explicit intent to break the molds from which jazz drummers emerge and set new standards, his thing comes effortlessly--it is who he is rather than a ...

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On the Brink

Alice's Loft Music/PRS
2024

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Out Da Box

Paw Maw Music
2023

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Our Great Awakening...

Polyamorous Music
2013

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Conscious Evolution

Polyamorous Music
2011

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