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JOHN FINBURY, American Nocturnes: Final Days of July
In late 2019, just before the world as we knew it went astray, veteran composer John Finbury was nominated for a 2020 Grammy Award for...
Jonathan Widran
Sep 7, 2020


JOSE RIZO'S MONGORAMA, Mariposas Cantan
A vibrant, alternately sensual and explosive celebration of Latin jazz (and some of its greatest practitioners) in Southern California,...
Jonathan Widran
Sep 7, 2020


THE RADAM SCHWARTZ ORGAN BIG BAND, Message from Groove and GW
Although we’re not able to attend live concerts while COVID-19 is the prevailing reality, it’s always a joy to be reminded of what a...
Jonathan Widran
Sep 7, 2020


KENNY KOTWITZ & THE LA JAZZ QUINTET, When Lights Are Low
The seamless, beautifully lilting and subtly soulful accordion and vibes-driven ensemble date When Lights Are Low is nominally attributed...
Jonathan Widran
Sep 7, 2020


SKITTISH, Savannah Sessions
Having lived briefly in Savannah some years ago, I spent most of my free time there roaming the historic district, taking in the...
Jonathan Widran
Sep 4, 2020


THE NEVADA CITY ALBUM, VOL. 1
Located 60 miles northeast of Sacramento, the small town of Nevada City, CA serves as a base for recreation in the nearby Tahoe National...
Jonathan Widran
Sep 4, 2020


THE HAIKU PROJECT, Gratitude
Henrik Hytteballe, the Danish synthesis and composer who has been releasing his ambient and healing New Age electronic music as The Haiku...
Jonathan Widran
Sep 3, 2020


MICHELLE QURESHI, Within
Eight years and numerous prestigious awards and nominations (including ones from Zone Music Reporter and One World Music) into her...
Jonathan Widran
Sep 3, 2020


YUVAL RON, Four Divine States of Mind
A crowning achievement in the nearly 20-year recording career of Israeli born award winning visionary, world music artist, composer,...
Jonathan Widran
Sep 2, 2020


SAN GABRIEL SEVEN Featuring Femi Knight, Red Dress
As you groove to the tight, ultra-brassy, super-funky soul-jazz poppin’ from the grooves, melodies and vibrant arrangements of San...
Jonathan Widran
Aug 31, 2020


CLIFTON DAVIS, Never Can Say Goodbye
One of the most indelible R&B/pop hits of the 70s, “Never Can Say Goodbye” – penned by Clifton Davis - was originally recorded by Isaac...
Jonathan Widran
Aug 31, 2020


GIADORA, "One Last Thing"
On “One Last Thing,” Giadora’s latest and most compelling track to date, the L.A. based alt pop/soul singer/songwriter builds...
Jonathan Widran
Aug 31, 2020
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