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Farthest South: Omens & Talismans

Read "Omens & Talismans" reviewed by Eyal Hareuveni

by Eyal Hareuveni
February 21, 2013

Farthest South is a new alternative Israeli band, comprised of a core trio from the alternative Tel Aviv Scene that attempts to challenge its formative musical experience by playing spontaneous, on-the-spot music. The three-- Guitarist Barry Berko has a background in alternative rock and contemporary music; bassist Yair Yona played in psychedelic rock and folk music ...

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Jussi Reijonen: Un

by Eyal Hareuveni
February 20, 2013

The debut recording of Boston-based guitarist and oudist Jussi Reijonen is a remarkable crystallization of musical concepts and influences from the West and in the East. It is also a mature reflection of the musical experiences that Finland-born Reijonen accumulated in all the places that he grew up, including the Finnish Arctic Circle, the Middle East ...

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Jussi Reijonen: Un

by Hrayr Attarian
February 19, 2013

Finnish guitarist/oudist player Jussi Reijonen's debut, Un, seamlessly blends multiple ethnic influences into a stimulating whole, crackling with vitality and innovative spirit. The opening “Serpentine" is a sonic tapestry of both eastern and western motifs. His sinuous oud and Palestinian percussionist Tareq Rantisi's resonant beats contrast nicely with Turkish pianist Utar Artun's more ...

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Without Reasons

February 19, 2013

Album: Without Reasons
By Larry Ankrum
Label: Self Produced
Released: 0
Duration: 07:14

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Star Jive

February 18, 2013

Album: A-LIST
By Reggie Watkins
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2004
Duration: 05:52

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Peju

February 15, 2013

Album: Stories
By Bastien Brison
Label: Self Produced
Released: 0
Duration: 5:15

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Tim Green Saxophone: Songs From This Season

Read "Songs From This Season" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky

by Dan Bilawsky
February 14, 2013

Saxophonists Eric Alexander, Chris Potter, Jimmy Greene, John Ellis and Marcus Strickland all have at least one thing in common: they were all second or third place finishers in the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition who went on to become leading lights in the world of jazz. Alto saxophonist Tim Green may very well join ...

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NYConnection: Party Of Four

Read "Party Of Four" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky

by Dan Bilawsky
February 13, 2013

The genesis of Party Of Four can be traced back to 2007, when a friendship of two was solidified. Finnish drummer Jaska Lukkarinen and Israeli pianist Roy Assaf found each other at that fateful point in their respective careers and, shortly thereafter, NYConnection was born. While the band took its maiden voyage as a piano trio ...

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Dorian Devins: The Procrastinator

Read "The Procrastinator" reviewed by C. Michael Bailey

by C. Michael Bailey
February 10, 2013

Ginny Carr and the Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet recently paid proper homage to vocalese master Eddie Jefferson with the song “He Was the Cat," from Hustlin' For A Gig (HouseKat Records, 2012). Jefferson, along with Clarence Beeks (King Pleasure), specialized in writing lyrics for and singing the more notable jazz compositions, like “Moody's Mood for Love" ...

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Kat Gang: Kat Gang

Read "Kat Gang" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky

by Dan Bilawsky
February 9, 2013

Vocalist Kat Gang must have been thinking of the old show business adage, “always leave them wanting more," when she conceived of and recorded this four-song EP; this sub-sixteen-minute musical appetizer whets the appetite, as Gang inhabits each song with a world-wise voice and delivery, and certainly leaves room for a larger portion to fill the ...