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JIM KIMO WEST & DAVID VITO GREGOLI, "Friday Harbor"
Having followed their spectacular 2024 album Kimo Vito with a surreal, exotic re-imagining of Toto’s iconic “Africa,” the adventurous duo...
Jonathan Widran
May 22


SEAN IMBODEN, Communal Heart
After eight successful years touring with Broadway productions (including serving as a featured soloist with the Tony-winning brass and...
Jonathan Widran
May 19


ANN SWEETEN, Still
In 2023, I had the pleasure of taking to heart, being uplifted by and expressing my appreciation for Ann Sweeten’s album Love Walks...
Jonathan Widran
May 17


MELBA MOORE, "No Filter"
Continuing a resurgence of interest in all things Melba Moore, the iconic Grammy nominated R&B singer, Tony winning stage...
Jonathan Widran
May 13


AMANDA BARISE, "Cute and Deadly"
Amanda Barise’s time on Season 23 of American Idol was the stuff musical dreams are made of. On her way to an impressive Top 14 finish,...
Jonathan Widran
May 13


DR. DAVE, "Reserved for Abbie"
Years after his first extended run of radio hits and success on the contemporary jazz charts, SoCal based composer/guitarist Dr....
Jonathan Widran
May 11


JOHN STEIN, Among Friends
One of the most remarkable aspects of veteran guitarist John Stein’s musical life is that while the Kansas City, MO native began playing...
Jonathan Widran
May 5


JOE SANTA MARIA & DAVID TRANCHINA, Oblique Rhyme
While bright, clever, eye-popping cover imagery is no longer at a premium in this streaming dominated age, we should be thankful that...
Jonathan Widran
May 5


DAVE BASS, Trio Nuevo Vol. 2
Since it’s been 15 years since pianist Dave Bass began recording again, it’s not essential that we dwell long on his unique musical...
Jonathan Widran
May 4


ELLIE MARTIN, Morning Glories
As 39-year-old singer, songwriter and vocal jazz ensemble instructor Ellie Martin conveys the theme and intention of her debut album...
Jonathan Widran
May 4


JED LEVY, Faces and Places
In addition to his lofty status as a mainstay on the NYC jazz scene for four decades, sax legend Jed Levy is a world traveling musician...
Jonathan Widran
May 4


JAMIE SHEW, Spicy Classy (and a little) Sassy
Fans familiar with vocalist, songwriter, arranger and esteemed music educator Jamie Shew’s personal story may fondly recall that her...
Jonathan Widran
May 4
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