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DAVID KOLLAR, ARVE HENRIKSEN – Unexpected Isolation

April 1, 2021

Hevhetia 2020 Not disconcerted by current global climate, international duo bring their concert-like warmth to worlds set apart. Slovakian guitarist Kollar and Norwegian trumpeter Henriksen have a special rapport. Their rather brief on-stage encounters resulted in 2018’s “Illusion Of A … Continue reading →

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MO FOSTER & FRIENDS – In Concert

March 25, 2021

Right Track 2021 Informal gathering of kindred spirits who let their past influences inform the future. could be called a quiet one-man institution of British rock had his bass rumble not been as palpable and supple at the same time … Continue reading →

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THE FLASH! with DUSTIN CARLSON – Bujaka w Gumiakach

March 11, 2021

Hevhetia 2020 Polish-American summit sees its participants wade in the sweet water of life with elegance and gusto. If the idea of a jazz record titled “Rocker In Gumboots” seems too confusing as to evoke the incredulous “What’s the catch” … Continue reading →

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XAVIER REIJA – Dreamscape Room

January 14, 2021

Xavi Reija 2020 Catalan beat-shaping composer comes up with most sublime album of his career, Equally adept in coming up with imaginative rhythms and captivating tunes, Xavi Reija enjoys trying out different formats, ensemble-wise, for his works, and even though … Continue reading →

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MATT SMITH’S CHOP SHOP – Live! At Strange Brew

January 12, 2021

6 String Ranch 2020 Texan six-stringer goes back to the future to uncover gems for all-time delight. “Chop Shop” might be the title of Matt Smith’s guitar instructional book – but it also was a name of one of his … Continue reading →

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