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Louis Durra: Rocket Science

Read "Rocket Science" reviewed by Bruce Lindsay

by Bruce Lindsay
December 18, 2012

The constant revitalization of the piano trio is one of the most rewarding developments in recent jazz history and it continues apace with Louis Durra's Rocket Science. Durra isn't introducing a major paradigm shift, but with Ryan McGillicuddy on bass and longtime compatriot Jerry Kalaf on drums, he's bringing a few fresh new tunes to the ...

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Tim Warfield: Tim Warfield's Jazzy Christmas

Read "Tim Warfield's Jazzy Christmas" reviewed by Edward Blanco

by Edward Blanco
December 18, 2012

Veteran saxophonist Tim Warfield delivers one of the finest modern Christmas jazz albums around on Jazzy Christmas. Performing a selection of familiar songs with a heavy contemporary flavor, the music is so straight-ahead in nature that such seasonal tunes like “Let It Snow," “Joy To The World," and “Silent Night," are almost unrecognizable as Christmas music ...

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RJ And The Assignment: Deceiving Eyes

Read "Deceiving Eyes" reviewed by Hrayr Attarian

by Hrayr Attarian
December 17, 2012

Chicago-born/Las Vegas-based pianist RJ channels a soulful adroitness on Deceiving Eyes. Aided by a rotating cast of musicians called The Assignment, RJ creates intricate and shimmering musical patterns on each of the eleven pieces that comprise his debut. On Herbie Hancock's “Dolphin Dance," RJ's sublimely stylish piano lines embellish the theme while bassist ...

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Nutty: Jetsetter Jazz

Read "Jetsetter Jazz" reviewed by James Nadal

by James Nadal
December 16, 2012

The outsourcing of cover material in jazz has become relatively common practice. The vast Great American Songbook, with diversity ranging from popular standards to show tunes and beyond, has provided a goldmine for improvisation, as has gospel, blues and soul music. So the question arises: what about rock? Why hasn't this genre contributed more to the ...

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Tim Carey: Room 114

Read "Room 114" reviewed by Hrayr Attarian

by Hrayr Attarian
December 16, 2012

Dedicated to his father, Seattle-based composer, educator and bassist Tim Carey's debut, Room 114, is a very intimate affair. Carey has been a professional musician for the past nine years and during that time he has honed his skills with such luminaries as trombonist Julian Priester, as well as, creative ethnic jazz ensembles. ...

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Red Balloon

December 15, 2012

Album: Label Love Vol. 5: The Jazz Edition
By Gizmo
Label: Self Produced
Released: 0
Duration: 6:16

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Drew Paralic: Wintertime Tunes Of Drew Paralic

Read "Wintertime Tunes Of Drew Paralic" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky

by Dan Bilawsky
December 14, 2012

While the cold chill of winter seems to jump out of the cover of composer/arranger Drew Paralic's EP-length ode to the snowy season, the music contained within isn't really icy fare. Paralic puts together a brief set of wintry originals that are as inviting as a fire place on a late December evening. ...

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Ray Parker: Swingin' Never Hurt Nobody

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by Hrayr Attarian
December 14, 2012

Legendary guitarist Django Reinhardt's legacy comes alive on Ray Parker's debut, Swingin' Never Hurt Nobody. A veritable double bass virtuoso, the freelancing Parker is much sought after as a bandleader and side musician in a variety of settings. This delightful foray into the musical world of string-jazz allows him to demonstrate his immense talents as an ...

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Shingo Yuji: Introducing Shingo Yuji

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by Hrayr Attarian
December 13, 2012

Japanese-born guitarist/composer/shakuhachi player Shingo Yuji has made his home in Los Angeles. On Introducing Shingo Yuji, he draws deeply on his native, rich musical heritage as well as jazz and pop worlds to create an engaging mélange. Yuji 's “Laputa" features an undulating melody with western rhythms and eastern harmonies. Tenor saxophonist Walter ...

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Sharp Radway: Hymns And Things (Introspection And Reflection)

Read "Hymns And Things (Introspection And Reflection)" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky

by Dan Bilawsky
December 11, 2012

All forms of jazz are a means of artistic personalization, but gospel jazz may be the ultimate form of individualized musical expression for those who believe. It serves as an aural representation of the individual communing with a higher power, and giving thanks. A broad yet set repertoire often binds gospel jazz projects and artists together, ...