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Whitney Ross-Barris: Curtains of Light
by Pierre Giroux
On Curtains of Light, Whitney Ross-Barris offers a subtly ambitious work that resists easy classification while remaining deeply grounded in songwriting, tone, and emotional honesty. Blending jazz phrasing with a range of musical and non-musical forms, this 13-track cycle feels less like a collection of songs and more like a thoughtfully curated journal of recent years, shaped by the sensitive musicianship of Michael Shand and Drew Jurecka. The opening moments establish a reflective tone, soon brightened by “Bourgeois ...
Continue ReadingNancy Walker: Deeper Down
by Konstantin N. Rega
Award-winning Canadian pianist Nancy Walker finds musical camaraderie and a gentle sway on Deeper Down. Clearly a labor of love, the tracks glide by almost effortlessly. Walker's quartet includes saxophonist Tara Davidson, bassist Lauren Falls and Ethan Ardelli on drums. And it is their ability to synchronize and intuit one another that allows the music to blossom. Though they might not have a big sound, they have a steady one; it keeps the listener engaged while offering approachability matched with ...
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Bourgeois Reverie
From: Curtains of LightBy Lauren Falls
Gloria
From: Peaks and ValleysBy Lauren Falls
