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Jonathan Widran
3 hours ago
LIQUID MIND XV: In the Love
For those who think they know everything about Michael Jackson’s musical legacy, here’s a bit of a mind-blow sure to thrill. If it...


Jonathan Widran
3 days ago
DAVID MAUK, Piano with a View
Like many in demand musicians and composers who launch successful independent recording careers, pianist David Mauk has been...


Jonathan Widran
Feb 5
JIM GELCER & DAVID VITO GREGOLI, "Flow"
While allowing myself to be soul-seduced into the majestic, meditative exotica of Jim Gelcer and David Vito Gregoli’s five-and-a-half...


Jonathan Widran
Feb 1
DUO HALO, Imaginary Folksongs
Rooted in their long-term academia-based friendship at USC’s Thornton School of Music and the camaraderie they’ve developed since their...


Jonathan Widran
Jan 29
DASHMESH, Biomimesis
My introduction to the expansive sonic universe of Dashmesh came in 2024 when the multi-faceted musician, producer, sound healer,...

Jonathan Widran
Jan 28
THE BENTLEY PROJECT, Kind as the Shade
People of every age and era know the overwhelming feeling. While it seems that in life, there is never a shortage of daily tragedies,...


Jonathan Widran
Jan 27
NOEL OKIMOTO, Ho Ihi
Considering the intense amount of Hawaiian bred and based musical excitement on Ho Ihi , legendary drummer Noel Okimoto’s first album in...


Jonathan Widran
Jan 27
Argentina Durán, Rapsodia Mexicana
A principal performer of the National Symphony Orchestra, emerging piano virtuoso Argentina Durán’s gloriously and sensitively performed,...


Jonathan Widran
Jan 27
ALEX COKE & CARL MICHEL SEXTET, Situation
To better understand the fascinating swirl of instruments, offbeat rhythms, wild mood swings, blend of melodic graces with avant-garde...


Jonathan Widran
Jan 27
CARL CLEMENTS, A Different Light
For an eclectic, well-traveled jazz citizen of the world like Carl Clements, titling his second jazz quartet album A Different Light  is...


Jonathan Widran
Jan 27
GINETTA'S VENDETTA, Fun Size
Deservedly recognized by UNESCO as a Jazz Ambassador, Ginetta Minichiello and her bold, boundary busting high octane four-piece ensemble...


Jonathan Widran
Jan 27
RICHARD GUBA, Songs for Stuffed Animals
When a legendary sax player like Richard Guba waits till 50 years into his career to record his debut album as a leader, it’s bound to be...
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