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Sheryl Bailey: A New Promise

Read "A New Promise" reviewed by Mark F. Turner

by Mark F. Turner
March 6, 2010

A New Promise by Sheryl Bailey is an outstanding work from a guitarist (and a rare release from a female jazz guitarist) who can run with the big dogs, in this case a big band ensemble. While her confident and stylish chops might suggest the phraseology of Kenny Burrell or Pat Metheny, she has a unique ...

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Live at MCG

By Dave Liebman

Label: MCG Jazz
Released: 2009
Track listing: Maiden Voyage; Cut; All Blues; Mine Is Yours; Beyond the Line; New Age.

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David Liebman Group: Live at MCG

Read "Live at MCG" reviewed by John Kelman

by John Kelman
December 4, 2009

It may not possess the same visibility as other longstanding groups like the Dave Holland Quintet or Oregon, and saxophonist Dave Liebman's Group hasn't completely avoided flux. Marko Marcinko replaced drummer Jamey Haddad a few years back, and Phil Markowitz's departure trimmed the group from a quintet to a quartet, even though the keyboardist continues collaborating ...

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Vinho do Porto

By Portinho

Label: MCG Jazz
Released: 2008
Track listing: Vinho do Porto; Satin Doll (Instrumental Version); Pools; Cancao que more no ar; Doce de Coco; Aquarela do Brasil; Footprints; Homage to Tom: Sucedeu assim / So Saudade / Angela; Viva O Rio de Janeiro; Vai de Vez; Who's Smokin'?.

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Swing Out

By Bob Mintzer

Label: MCG Jazz
Released: 2008
Track listing: Swing Out; Each Day; Something Else; Swangalang; Beyond the Limit; Minuano; My Shining Hour; Freedom Song; Someday My Prince Will Come.

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A Day Like This

By New York Voices

Label: MCG Jazz
Released: 2008
Track listing: Darn That Dream; The World Keeps You Waiting; In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning; On a Clear Day; For All We Know; Love You Madly; As We Live and Breathe; No Moon at All; Chamego (Betty

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Bob Mintzer Big Band: Swing Out

Read "Swing Out" reviewed by Woodrow Wilkins

by Woodrow Wilkins
September 22, 2008

The Manchester Crafsmen's Guild is both an institution that preserves, presents and promotes jazz, and an organization that produces a long-running, Grammy-winning series known as MCG Jazz. One favorite son of this label is Bob Mintzer, who is also a member of the Heads Up group, the Yellowjackets.Mintzer is a versatile artist who plays ...

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New York Voices: A Day Like This

Read "A Day Like This" reviewed by Woodrow Wilkins

by Woodrow Wilkins
January 15, 2008

At first listen, the New York Voices may bring to mind another two-man, two-woman quartet: The Manhattan Transfer. Both groups harmonize beautifully, and their members take turns as lead vocalist. However, the Transfer is known mostly for vocalization--adding lyrics to previously recorded instrumental songs. New York Voices also do that, but the group covers more songs ...

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Live at MCG

By Billy Taylor

Label: MCG Jazz
Released: 2007
Track listing: Stompin' at the Savoy; Just You Just Me; Darn That Dream; All the Things You Are; Laura; Line for Lyons; Body and Soul; (Back Home Again In) Indiana; Come Sunday; Capricious.

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Guitars For Christmas

By Joe Negri

Label: MCG Jazz
Released: 2007
Track listing: Santa Claus Is Coming To Town; Christmas Time Is Here; We Three Kings Of Orient Are; We Wish You A Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays; Jingle Bells; Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas; The Christmas Song; Away In A Manger; Joy; Silver Bells; I Wonder As I Wander; In The Happy Long Ago; Winter Wonderland; I'll Be Home For Christmas; God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; The Secret Of Christmas; Tu Scendi Dalle Stelle (You Descend From The Stars); Angels We Have Heard On High; Silent Night.