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GARY WINDO – Dogface

September 14, 2014

Europa 1982 / Gonzo 2013 Unsung hero of British brass brilliance goes for a howl and a haul of a canine-themed bender. For all his jazz brilliance, the great late Gary Windo had always been a rocker who used to … Continue reading →

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MARKO DJORDJEVIC & SVETI – Something Beautiful (1709-2110)

August 19, 2014

Goalkeeper 2013 Not beating ’round the bebop bush, Serbian skin-kicker finds a beating heart of the matter. Be it the Balkans or the Mississippi delta, the groove always keeps questing souls on the move: this New York resident knows, or … Continue reading →

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MACHINE MASS feat. Dave Liebman – Inti

August 13, 2014

MoonJune 2014 No time for doubt when it gets critical as former trio turn heavy without changing a format but changing their tack. In today’s climate, the goal of inviting a famous artist into one’s band is to draw attention … Continue reading →

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GADI CAPLAN – Look Back Step Forward

July 8, 2014

Gadi Caplan 2013 Inherent contradiction births the immaculate truth which is sophisticated simplicity. This album’s title implies dialogue yet Caplan, Brooklyn-based Israeli guitarist whose creative path encompasses studies in India and at the Berklee, doesn’t fill the aural space with … Continue reading →

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Acker Bilk calls it quits

June 5, 2014

A living legend, Acker Bilk has been a presence on the British, and worldwide, jazz scene for many years. And what a presence he’s been! The great clarinetist cut an imposing image even when he didn’t play and sing. But now, … Continue reading →

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