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MAX HAYMER, Whirlwind: Live at Sam First
At a time when jazz fans are becoming increasingly despondent about any imminent return of live music, veteran pianist (and longtime...
Jonathan Widran
Oct 13, 2020


DARREN JESSEE, Remover
In a recent interview with American Songwriter, the dream/pop leaning Darren Jesssee – discussing his second solo project Remover,...
Jonathan Widran
Oct 12, 2020


THE WILD STARES, Automatic Writing Machine
As your ears get a blast of the wayward scorch and transcendent blistering energies of The Wild Stares’ latest album Automatic Writing...
Jonathan Widran
Oct 12, 2020


MILANA ZILNIK, Abracadabra
It’s always inspiring when a beloved artist develops an intense interest in an exotic new instrument and shares the wealth of that...
Jonathan Widran
Oct 2, 2020


HĒRAN SOUN, Undeaf
The unusual, provocative title of Undeaf, the richly atmospheric, tenderly ethereal debut album by soulful, dreamy voiced...
Jonathan Widran
Sep 30, 2020


GRAND NATHANIEL, At The Lagoon
At a fraught and anxiety ridden juncture like 2020, nothing soothes the nostalgic soul like a revisit to the vibe of the synth-happy 80s....
Jonathan Widran
Sep 29, 2020


BETH SNAPP, "Higher Love"
During difficult, challenging and anxiety ridden times – the numbers 2020 start flashing not too subliminally here – there’s no greater...
Jonathan Widran
Sep 27, 2020


PETER MANNING ROBINSON, Double Helix
In reflecting upon music created by innovative composers and artists who venture off the beaten path, it’s almost become a cliché to use...
Jonathan Widran
Sep 24, 2020


Douyé, Quatro (Bossa Nova Deluxe)
Nigerian born, Los Angeles based vocal jazz virtuoso Douyé,- whose professional moniker is as singular, unique and coolly exotic as her...
Jonathan Widran
Sep 24, 2020


THE MICHAEL O'NEILL QUARTET, And Then It Rained
Don’t let the wistful title or the impressionistic cover painting give you the wrong impression. And Then It Rained by the newly formed...
Jonathan Widran
Sep 17, 2020


JOHN DAVERSA QUINTET, Cuarantena: With Family At Home
The John Daversa Quintet’s elegantly melodic, rhythmically exotic and eclectic collection Cuarantena: With Family at Home is truly...
Jonathan Widran
Sep 17, 2020


Michael Hoppé, Peace & Reconciliation: Choral Music
If you’ve ever experienced the majesty of Sedona, Arizona first hand, you’ve no doubt felt it. As breathtaking as all the natural red...
Jonathan Widran
Sep 17, 2020
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