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Mika Stoltzman: If You Believe

Read "If You Believe" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky

by Dan Bilawsky
November 9, 2013

In jazz, the marimba tends to be dwarfed by its sustain-friendly metallic cousin, the vibraphone. Many fine vibes players, like Bobby Hutcherson and Stefon Harris to name just two, double on marimba, but that instrument always comes second for them--and for most jazz mallet players--and it almost never dominates a program; almost is the key word, ...

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Guitar Great John Tropea's Complete Catalogue Now Available For Digital Download

July 19, 2012

New York, NY: The time has finally arrived when guitar master John Tropea’s complete body of solo artist recordings are available as a digital release on CD Baby, iTunes and other digital platforms. And what a showing this offering is! From his first release, Tropea (1975), to his latest 11th CD release, Take Me Back to ...

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Funkasaurus Rex Release "I Hear Voices"

February 20, 2012

Funkasaurus Rex has released I Hear Voices. A follow-up to the critically acclaimed Etched in Stone. This EP features a medley arrangement of Stevie Wonder's “I Wish/Superstition" plus an original by leader Joey Berkley entitled “Star." I Hear Voices also features a group of very talented singers. Yes, Funkasaurus Rex sings! Available now for download worldwide ...

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The Crossing

By Eumir Deodato

Label: Soul Trade
Released: 2010

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Article: Live Review

New Universe Music Festival: Day 2, November 21, 2010

by John Kelman
November 24, 2010

Day 1 | Day 2 The New Universe Music FestivalRaleigh, North CarolinaNovember 20-21, 2010 It's no small challenge to make a new festival viable, especially when it represents something of a niche within a niche. The attendance at the first day of the New Universe Music Festival was impressive enough, but ...

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Article: From the Inside Out

Seven Steps to Soul

by Chris M. Slawecki
February 23, 2010

In a narrow view, soul music is a style of rhythm and blues in which the object of affection is most often a lover who's either in view or long been out of sight. But from a wider perspective, soul music can also tell the story of a nation's memories and dreams, and articulate the spirit ...

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Prelude [CTI + RVG series, SHMCD)

By Eumir Deodato

Label: CTI Records
Released: 2009

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CTI + RVG

By Arnaldo DeSouteiro

Label: CTI Records
Released: 2009

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Article: Multiple Reviews

Joey Berkley & Funkasaurus Rex: More 'n Four / Etched in Stone

by Woodrow Wilkins
November 25, 2009

Some jazz musicians have a knack for variety. There are those who specialize in a specific genre, but there are others who prefer to come at the listener from different directions. Saxophonist Joey Berkley is among the latter. Berkley hails from Toronto but has made his home in New York City. In NYC, he ...

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