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1-Vijay Iyer Sextet/Far From Over/ECM2-Gerry Gibbs & Thraser People/ Weather Or Not/ Whaling City Sound3-Wadada Leo Smith/Najwa/Tum4-Jaco Pastorius/…
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Weather Report's Heavy Weather, released 40 years ago in 1977, was a showcase for the band's ability to create smart, groovy jazz rock that would appeal…
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Wadada Leo Smith celebrated his 75th birthday in 2016. He's arguably one of the most important voices in Avant-Garde music. When you listen to one of…
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This is a relentless, energetic set from one of today's top Jazz pianists and his sextet of total professionals.The Vijay Iyer Sextet, led by acclaimed…
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A rare convergence of jazz recordings that celebrate two of America's finest poets & writers is in the Last Call spotlight for this month.Drummer Matt…
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Abercrombie began forming his style in Boston while attending Berklee in the mid-'60s, eventually helping to redefine the lines between jazz, fusion and rock.
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One of the most satisfying albums of 2017 so far comes to us from Hudson, a supergroup that takes its name from the Hudson River Valley they call home. A…
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Legendary bassist Jaco Pastorius fundamentally redefined the role of the electric bass during his brief career and lifetime. He also created brilliant…
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Drummer Gerry Gibbs and his trio present excellent performances of music from the legendary jazz supergroup Weather Report on a new two-CD set which also…
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Our CD reviews for this month include:BILLY CHILDS/REBIRTH/MACK AVENUE RECORDSThis is a thoroughly rewarding album by a modern master of the Jazz piano.…