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Cobby Brzeski: Vintage Girl In a Modern World
by Hrayr Attarian
Nostalgia is a powerfully alluring emotion with a bittersweet edge, which is why it's so popular. San Diego-based flutist and vocalist Cobby Brzeski delves into this wistfulness with plenty of romance and whimsy on her Vintage Girl in a Modern World. Fronting an eight-piece ensemble, Brzeski interprets ten songs with graceful panache, conjuring up moods of yore. The standard “All of Me" has a swinging vibe with pianist Kento Tsubosaka contributing block chords in the barrelhouse style. Adding ...
Continue ReadingEither/Orchestra: Nalbandian The Ethiopian
by Jim Trageser
After a decade and a half break, the always interesting Either/Orchestra is back with another compelling recording--albeit one recorded in 2011 and 2012, and only now, in 2026, seeing the light of day. Russ Gershon remains at the helm of the Either/Orchestra, and not only is this recording finally being issued, but the group is also in the midst of 40th anniversary touring schedule with shows later this spring of 2026 scheduled for Knoxville and Cleveland.
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Blue Rondo à la Turk
From: Our Time: Reimagining Dave...By Oscar Suchanek
