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Lisa Hilton: The New York Sessions

Read "The New York Sessions" reviewed by Ken Kase

by Ken Kase
August 21, 2007

The New York Sessions is the ninth release by pianist Lisa Hilton, whose last name lovingly adorns the bath towels in the suitcases of itinerant musicians around the world. A self-produced and largely self-motivated musician from the rougher section of Malibu, Hilton's avowed influences and illustrious associations promise great things--but the world is a harsh place, ...

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Prayer For Robert

August 10, 2007

Album: Looking for an Exit
By Simona Premazzi
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2007
Duration: 5:12

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Lejano

August 6, 2007

Album: Confluencia
By Interoceanico 3
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2007
Duration: 6:20

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Josephine Livoti: Bright Moments

Read "Bright Moments" reviewed by Michael P. Gladstone

by Michael P. Gladstone
August 5, 2007

For her debut album, singer Josephine Livoti brings some positive factors to the table include a very effective piano trio, a few very interesting choices of tunes and an animated style. Unfortunately, she also provides some uneven vocals that contribute to the overall impression of this album. . Livoti begins promisingly with a vocal ...

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Debbie's Blue Bicycle

August 5, 2007

Album: Washington Square Park
By Jim Pearce
Label: Self Produced
Released: 0
Duration: 5:28

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There's Just Something 'Bout You

August 4, 2007

Album: Prairie Dog Ballet
By Jim Pearce
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2006
Duration: 3:50

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Mace Hibbard: When Last We Met

Read "When Last We Met" reviewed by John Barron

by John Barron
July 31, 2007

Atlanta-based saxophonist Mace Hibbard hits the ground running with When We Last Met, an all original collection of hard-driving progressive jazz with contemporary overtones. The disc is imbued with strong lyricism and challenging, yet accessible grooves. Hibbard has a boisterous feel with a seething growl for a tone. His edgy approach on the alto ...

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East West Quintet: The Brooklyn E.P.

Read "The Brooklyn E.P." reviewed by John Barron

by John Barron
July 30, 2007

The combination of musical integrity and youthful vigor can be a potent force of positive energy in an often down-trodden, stagnant jazz industry. The East West Quintet plays with the kind of resonating exuberance that is refreshing and hopeful. On The Brooklyn E.P., saxophonist Dylan Heaney, guitarist Simon Kafka, pianist Mike Cassedy, bassist Benjamin Campbell and ...

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Simona Premazzi: Looking for an Exit

Read "Looking for an Exit" reviewed by J Hunter

by J Hunter
July 29, 2007

If Looking for an Exit proves anything (aside from the fact that pianist Simona Premazzi is a force to be reckoned with), it's that a good education goes a long way. When Premazzi wasn't playing in the Mingus septet at Milano's acclaimed Jazz School Academy, the northern Italy native was backing up stalwarts like Dave Leibman, ...

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Daniel Barnes: Classic Beauties

Read "Classic Beauties" reviewed by John Barron

by John Barron
July 29, 2007

Harkening back to the classic West Coast jazz style of the 1950s and 60s, the music on Classic Beauties, led by Toronto drummer/composer Daniel Barnes, is reminiscent of legendary artists such as Chet Baker, Gerry Mulligan and Shelley Mann. Barnes has assembled a first-rate quintet of adventurous and swinging Canadian musicians: alto saxophonist Richard Underhill, trumpeter ...