One of the great joys of instrumental music is being able to bring our own life experiences and emotions to an artist’s vision, so that...

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There were two beautiful key moments during the rousing, emotional and ultra-entertaining Christmas show by Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat...

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With over 30 albums to his credit, legendary Brazilian pianist/composer Marcos Ariel has been sharing the ample musical joys of his home...

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