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Phil Brown: Rule Of Three
by Thierry De Clemensat
Though he resides in Illinois, it is likely double bassist, composer and teacher Phil Brown's Texan roots that inspired this album with its Latino flavors. Both entertaining and highly academic in concept, the album is enriched by the presence of Fareed Haque, an excellent guitarist who is himself deeply rooted in academic rigor. He reminds us that this style of music has, for decades, been thoroughly modernized by towering figures like Juan Carmona. Expect no surprises here--only an impeccably-crafted album. ...
Continue ReadingLeah Crane: Lucky to Be Me
by Jane Kozhevnikova
Hailing from Indianapolis and based in Chicago, versatile singer Leah Crane released Lucky to Be Me in 2022 after working on it since 2019. Joining her on the album is Paul Langford, a Chicago-based singer, arranger, keyboardist, producer and conductor. The album also features Rob Dixon on saxophone, Daniel Duarte on guitar, Shawn Sommer on bass and Tom Hipskind on drums. Lucky To Be Me has a variety of instrumentation ranging from a duet to an ...
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