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At Schumann

by C. Michael Bailey
January 24, 2007

The German jazz label Winter & Winter is divided into several Editions, each addressing a different aspect of music. One is AudioFilm. The label's website brags that this is “cinema for closed eyes, adding “AudioFilms are musical essays about a whore house in Paris, the sidewalks of New York, the journey with the Orient Express, the ...

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Zoho Music: Latin Jazz, New York City Style

by C. Michael Bailey
January 18, 2007

Zoho Music has established itself as the pre-eminent purveyor of Latin jazz. Resurrected from the ashes of the former Khaeon label by Jochen Becker, Zoho boasts a stable of renowned and diverse musicians. Here are three of the best recordings recently released by the label. Ray Barretto Standards Rican-ditioned ...

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Three Female Vocalists: Dianne Reeves, Janis Siegel, and Nancy Kelly

by C. Michael Bailey
December 25, 2006

The flood of impressive recordings by female jazz vocalists shows no signs of slowing down. Here are three more fine vocal recitals. Dianne Reeves Good Night And Good Luck Concord Music Group 2006 Good Night And Good Luck is a mature, full-bodied jazz vocal recital ...

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C. Michael Bailey: Best Recordings Of 2006

by C. Michael Bailey
December 21, 2006

After 10 years of writing for All About Jazz, I wanted a change. This time, I wanted my best of 2006 list available before the end of the calendar year. Thus, some recordings from the last quarter of 2005 may also be included in my Best Recordings Of 2006. As always, a deluge of ...

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Christmas IV: And Warm Woolen Mittens

by C. Michael Bailey
December 17, 2006

"Classical music has always provided the holidays with a soundtrack for celebration, consideration and worship. Tailor-made for Christmastide, the albums reviewed below are redolent of mulled wine and fragrant Frankincense. They summon the spirits of masters at worship together. Choir Of New College Oxford / Academy Of Ancient Music / Edward Higginbottom ...

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Christmas II: Whiskers on Kittens...

by C. Michael Bailey
December 13, 2006

Small combo jazz makes a great soundtrack to the holiday season. The intimacy of trios and other small line-ups can foster creative and playful seasonal performances. Bruno Hubert Trio and B3 Kings A Cellar Live Christmas Cellar Live 2006 A Cellar Live Christmas is a merry martini of ...

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Christmas III: Bright Copper Kettles...

by C. Michael Bailey
December 13, 2006

Bright is the word for these holiday confections. Whether it's brassy brass or progressive performance, here are some larger settings of the Christmas canon for your consideration. Various Artists Jazz Yule Love Mack Avenue 2003 The first volume of Jazz Yule Love features an all-star cast of jazz ...

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Christmas I: Rain Drops on Roses...

by C. Michael Bailey
November 26, 2006

After several years of artist-centered seasonal releases, Telarc continues down that path with Christmastime Is Here, and takes a new, compilation route with Christmas Break: Relaxing Jazz For The Holidays. Various Artists Christmas Break: Relaxing Jazz For The Holidays Telarc 2006 Christmas Break: ...

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String Theory: Guitar Survey - Carlos Barbosa-Lima, Harry Stojka, & Rez Abbasi

by C. Michael Bailey
November 19, 2006

There has been a flood of jazz guitar releases lately, similar to the deluge the market has experienced with female jazz vocalists and jazz trio recordings. Here are a few ethnically-seasoned examples recently plucked from the ether. Carlos Barbosa-Lima Carioca Zoho Music 2006 Brazilian guitarist ...

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Roger Kellaway: The History Man

by C. Michael Bailey
November 5, 2006

Roger Kellaway could not be called a best kept secret. He's been active for over 40 years, performing with the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Zoot Sims, Sonny Rollins, Ben Webster, Barbra Streisand, and yes, Bobby Darin, the subject of the first two discs reviewed here. Kellaway's sprawling experience is reflected by his black-hole talent. His command ...