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MAURICE – Bulldog

April 21, 2025

Maurice 2025 Lighting up the night with a staggering set of torch songs, American chanteuse mesmerizes Montmartre. Leaving the dubious comforts of Mormon lifestyle and classical music strictures, both based on customs and canons, for the freedoms of Paris could … Continue reading

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JAZZHOLE – Moonlight Mile

March 24, 2025

Beave Music 2025 Harnessing New York groove anew, acid-jazz heroes demonstrate ageless impact of sublime harmonies. Last time we’ve seen this ensemble enter the studio, they emerged with “Blue 72” to celebrate the first two decades of the band’s existence … Continue reading

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MRS. FUN – The Summit

March 18, 2025

FunTime 2025 Wisconsin wanderers get back on track to wonder whether the world changed since their last sonic travels. With none other than Victor Wooten volunteering not only to join this duo onstage once in a while but also to … Continue reading

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TASSOS SPILIOTOPOULOS – Anamnesis: Compositions For Electric Guitar

February 4, 2025

Anelia 2025 Reassessing his past, Stockholm master of cold strings defrost a few artifacts of yore and finds fresh facets of familiar lore. Guitarists are a strange breed: first, they strum a tune to flesh it out and sophisticate, and … Continue reading

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TIM SOLOOK – Changed Lives

January 3, 2025

Sol Time 2024 Houston skin-hitter harnesses classic tropes to contemporary sensibilities to rein in improv expanses and get away with it. Some drummers find taking a back seat and laying down a backbeat comfortable – but Tim Solook think of … Continue reading

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