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Ruth Naomi Floyd: Root to the Fruit

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by C. Michael Bailey
January 17, 2007

Over the course of her two previous recordings, Walk and not be Faint and Fan into Flame, vocalist Ruth Naomi Floyd has directly approached Christian spiritual themes in jazz, with better success than other artists in other genres. On Root to the Fruit, Floyd continues her journey in earnest, exploring jazz modes of delivery as divergent ...

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Koonse / La Barbera / Warrington / Jenkins / Cunliffe: Snowfall: A Jazz Compass Christmas Celebration

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by C. Michael Bailey
January 5, 2007

Jazz Christmas recitals are tricky affairs and nominally follow a bell distribution when considering the variables of combo size compared to the arrangement expertise necessary to render a quality performance. Solo and duet formats offer the most freedom and exposure in performance, requiring only simpatico from those involved in the arrangement. The middle-sized combos (trios, quartets, ...

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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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Ernst Reijseger: Requiem for a Dying Planet

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by C. Michael Bailey
December 24, 2006

Germany has produced two masterful record labels, and no, one of them is not Deutsche Grammophon. They are ECM and Winter & Winter. Each pushes the creative envelope, producing the most compelling music being made today. Winter & Winter in particular has been creating what the label calls AudioFilms (cinema for closed eyes). The newest addition ...

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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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Bobby Darin: Seeing is Believing

by C. Michael Bailey
December 1, 2006

Bobby Darin Bobby Darin: Seeing is Believing Hyena Records 2006 Bobby Darin: Seeing is Believing is the follow-up to Hyena's previously released CD/DVD collection of rare appearances Aces Back to Back (2004). Darin (1936-1973) has been the subject of considerable interest as evidenced by Aces Back to Back ...

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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: ...