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Anger, Commitment and Love

Anger, Commitment and Love

Antonio Flinta
2024-05-04
3
String Planes

String Planes

Collin Sherman
2024-04-18
13
Midpoint Cafe

Midpoint Cafe

Keisuke Kishi
2024-04-15
8
Moab

Moab

Garza / Fawcett / Wojtowicz
2024-04-12
4
Hodges: Front and Center: Vol. Two

Hodges: Front and Center: Vol. Two

Owen Broder
2024-04-10
7
Stay

Stay

Julieta Eugenio
2024-03-31
9
The Mighty Warriors

The Mighty Warriors

Mal Waldron - Steve Lacy
2024-03-26
19
A Canadian Songbook

A Canadian Songbook

Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop
2024-03-23
7
Love Is Passing Thru

Love Is Passing Thru

Roberto Magris
2024-03-18
15
Locrian Skye

Locrian Skye

Dave Solazzo
2024-03-15
8
Blues For Outlaw Hearts

Blues For Outlaw Hearts

John Esposito
2024-03-10
11
Dances Of Freedom

Dances Of Freedom

Samo Salamon
2024-02-21
11
This Light Has No Darkness, Volume 1

This Light Has No Darkness, Volume 1

David Friesen
2024-02-14
5
Traces

Traces

Will Regnier
2024-02-10
7
Jazz Hands

Jazz Hands

Bob James
2024-02-08
9
For All We Know

For All We Know

Jim Snidero
2024-02-06
15
Jet Black

Jet Black

Satoko Fujii Tokyo Trio
2024-01-16
11
L'Origine Eclat​ee

L'Origine Eclat​ee

Jean-Marc Hebert
2024-01-10
13
Improbable Solutions

Improbable Solutions

Bill Anschell
2024-01-09
14
Pure

Pure

Blaer
2023-12-14
8
The Speed Of Time

The Speed Of Time

Andrew Rathbun
2023-12-05
11
A Shade Of Blue

A Shade Of Blue

Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio
2023-11-23
19
Confluence

Confluence

Philippe Cote / Francois Bourassa
2023-11-16
5
Hibiki

Hibiki

Trio San
2023-11-13
7
The Depths of Memory

The Depths of Memory

Kevin Sun
2023-10-26
4
Antwerp

Antwerp

John Bishop / Bram Weijters / Piet Verbist
2023-10-25
15
Migrations

Migrations

Allison Au
2023-10-24
15
Babylonia Suite

Babylonia Suite

Ilios Steryannis
2023-10-15
5
Interchange

Interchange

David Janeway
2023-10-07
8
Shaping the Invisible

Shaping the Invisible

Teri Parker
2023-09-26
11
Peripheral Songs

Peripheral Songs

Antonio Flinta
2023-09-14
13
Rags & Ragas

Rags & Ragas

Charu Suri
2023-08-30
8
Stages

Stages

Dan Pitt Trio
2023-08-29
5
While We Have Time

While We Have Time

Maddie Vogler
2023-08-27
5
Trio: Ri-Metos

Trio: Ri-Metos

Henry Hey
2023-08-23
5
Root In Tandem

Root In Tandem

Bellbird
2023-08-20
5
Stracci

Stracci

Michael Ragonese
2023-08-16
4
Umbra

Umbra

Matt Otto
2023-08-09
6
The Charm of Impossibilities

The Charm of Impossibilities

Chad McCullough
2023-08-06
5
Raga Rag No. 1 (Bhimpalas)

Raga Rag No. 1 (Bhimpalas)

Charu Suri
2023-08-05
7
How Can It Be?

How Can It Be?

Gordon Lee
2023-07-29
3
Pathika

Pathika

David Borgo
2023-07-25
3
Piano 2

Piano 2

Alessandro Sgobbio
2023-07-21
5
Swirl: Live @ Piccolo

Swirl: Live @ Piccolo

Francios Bourassa Quartet
2023-07-19
7
Standard Fare

Standard Fare

Dahveed Behroozi
2023-07-06
4
Crazy Rhythm: Exploring George Gershwin

Crazy Rhythm: Exploring George Gershwin

Denny Zeitlin
2023-06-27
7
Alternate Side Parking Music

Alternate Side Parking Music

Russ Lossing
2023-06-26
4
Introspection

Introspection

Eunmi Lee
2023-06-19
51
Sum//Parts

Sum//Parts

Dhaivat Jani PLUS
2023-06-18
7
The Gennett Suite

The Gennett Suite

Buselli / Wallarab Jazz Orchestra
2023-06-06
19

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Thriving Jazz Orchestras: 2024

Multiple Reviews | 2024-01-24
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Dan McClenaghan's Best Jazz Albums Of 2023

Year in Review | 2023-12-06
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Between The Devil And the Deep Blue Sea

Jazz Fiction | 2023-07-26
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Read "A Pair From Saxophonist David Borgo"

A Pair From Saxophonist David Borgo

Multiple Reviews | 2023-06-02
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Read "The Keith Jarrett / Charlie Haden Duo Revisited"

The Keith Jarrett / Charlie Haden Duo Revisited

Multiple Reviews | 2023-05-25
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Read "Celebrating Don Sebesky, Part 1"

Celebrating Don Sebesky, Part 1

Building a Jazz Library | 2023-05-17
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Read "ECM Records Touchstones: Part 3"

ECM Records Touchstones: Part 3

Building a Jazz Library | 2023-02-08
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Read "ECM Records Touchstones: Part 2"

ECM Records Touchstones: Part 2

Building a Jazz Library | 2023-02-01
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Read "ECM Records Touchstones: Part 1"

ECM Records Touchstones: Part 1

Building a Jazz Library | 2023-01-25
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Read "Adam Pierończyk & Miroslav Vitous: Ad-Lib Orbits"

Adam Pierończyk & Miroslav Vitous: Ad-Lib Orbits

Liner Notes | 2023-01-17
5
Read "Momentum Space"

Momentum Space

Reassessing | 2022-12-27
10
Read "Frank Sinatra: The Capitol Records Albums, 1954 to 1959"

Frank Sinatra: The Capitol Records Albums, 1954 to 1959

Building a Jazz Library | 2022-12-26
38
Read "What A Little Moonlight Can Do"

What A Little Moonlight Can Do

Jazz Fiction | 2022-12-11
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Read "Dan McClenaghan's Top Jazz Recordings of 2022"

Dan McClenaghan's Top Jazz Recordings of 2022

Year in Review | 2022-12-05
12
Read "Bye Bye Blackbird"

Bye Bye Blackbird

Jazz Fiction | 2022-12-03
4
Read "Archival Recordings From Ahmad Jamal"

Archival Recordings From Ahmad Jamal

Multiple Reviews | 2022-10-29
10
Read "The Essential Satoko Fujii, Part 4: Quartets"

The Essential Satoko Fujii, Part 4: Quartets

Building a Jazz Library | 2022-04-30
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Read "The Essential Satoko Fujii, Part 3: Trios"

The Essential Satoko Fujii, Part 3: Trios

Building a Jazz Library | 2022-04-23
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Read "The Essential Satoko Fujii, Part 2: Duos"

The Essential Satoko Fujii, Part 2: Duos

Building a Jazz Library | 2022-04-16
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Read "The Essential Satoko Fujii, Part One: Solo, Duo, Trio, Quartet and Orchestra"

The Essential Satoko Fujii, Part One: Solo, Duo, Trio, Quartet...

Building a Jazz Library | 2022-03-30
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Read "Dan McClenaghan's Best Jazz Recordings of 2021"

Dan McClenaghan's Best Jazz Recordings of 2021

Year in Review | 2021-12-03
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Read "Fly Me To The Moon"

Fly Me To The Moon

Jazz Fiction | 2021-09-13
4
Read "A Pair From Polish Saxophonist Adam Pieronczyk"

A Pair From Polish Saxophonist Adam Pieronczyk

Multiple Reviews | 2021-08-03
8
Read "Turn Out The Stars, Part 1"

Turn Out The Stars, Part 1

Jazz Fiction | 2021-06-27
14
Read "Jazz Night At The Oceanic Brew Pub, Part 3: How You Loved Me On Mars"

Jazz Night At The Oceanic Brew Pub, Part 3: How You Loved Me On...

Jazz Fiction | 2021-03-23
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Read "Jazz Night At the Oceanic Brew Pub, Oceanside, California, Part Two: I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You"

Jazz Night At the Oceanic Brew Pub, Oceanside, California, Part...

Jazz Fiction | 2021-03-12
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Read "Jazz Night At The Oceanic Brew Pub, Oceanside, California, Part 1: I've Got A Crush On You"

Jazz Night At The Oceanic Brew Pub, Oceanside, California, Part...

Jazz Fiction | 2021-03-03
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Read "Dan McClenaghan's Best Releases Of 2020"

Dan McClenaghan's Best Releases Of 2020

Year in Review | 2020-12-08
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Read "Dave Storrs' Sound Shack Part 2: Sila Shaman"

Dave Storrs' Sound Shack Part 2: Sila Shaman

Multiple Reviews | 2020-11-22
22
Read "Dave Storrs' Sound Shack: Part 1"

Dave Storrs' Sound Shack: Part 1

Multiple Reviews | 2020-09-04
9
Read "Shining A Light On Pianist Ron Thomas"

Shining A Light On Pianist Ron Thomas

Building a Jazz Library | 2020-05-18
14
Read "Scenes From A Voyage To Arcturus"

Scenes From A Voyage To Arcturus

Reassessing | 2020-05-10
10
Read "Dan McClenaghan's Best Releases of 2019"

Dan McClenaghan's Best Releases of 2019

Year in Review | 2019-12-09
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Read "Dan McClenaghan's Best Releases Of 2018"

Dan McClenaghan's Best Releases Of 2018

Year in Review | 2018-12-06
14
Read "Dan McClenaghan's Best Releases of 2017"

Dan McClenaghan's Best Releases of 2017

Year in Review | 2017-12-15
14
Read "Dan McClenaghan's Best Releases Of 2016"

Dan McClenaghan's Best Releases Of 2016

Year in Review | 2016-12-10
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Read "Mysteries Of The Deep and Binary from Brian (Shankar) Adler"

Mysteries Of The Deep and Binary from Brian (Shankar) Adler

Multiple Reviews | 2016-10-19
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Read "Dan McClenaghan's Best Releases of 2015"

Dan McClenaghan's Best Releases of 2015

Year in Review | 2015-12-08
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Read "Dan McClenaghan's Best Releases of 2014"

Dan McClenaghan's Best Releases of 2014

Year in Review | 2014-12-15
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Read "Dan McClenaghan's Best Releases of 2013"

Dan McClenaghan's Best Releases of 2013

Year in Review | 2013-12-12
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Read "Dan McClenaghan's Best Releases of 2012"

Dan McClenaghan's Best Releases of 2012

Year in Review | 2012-12-21
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Read "Dan McClenaghan's Best Releases of 2011"

Dan McClenaghan's Best Releases of 2011

Year in Review | 2011-12-16
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Read "Helen Sung: San Diego, CA, September 15, 2011"

Helen Sung: San Diego, CA, September 15, 2011

Live Review | 2011-10-06
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Read "Blue Chunks and Friends: Oceanside, CA, February 26, 2011"

Blue Chunks and Friends: Oceanside, CA, February 26, 2011

Live Review | 2011-03-12
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Read "Dan McClenaghan's Best Releases of 2010"

Dan McClenaghan's Best Releases of 2010

Year in Review | 2010-12-18
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Read "Helen Sung at Dizzy's San Diego"

Helen Sung at Dizzy's San Diego

Live Review | 2010-09-27
390
Read "Jessica Williams: Musical Truths"

Jessica Williams: Musical Truths

Interview | 2010-08-02
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Read "Denny Zeitlin: Nothing Halfway"

Denny Zeitlin: Nothing Halfway

Interview | 2010-07-19
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Read "Bill Carrothers: See the Piano, Play the Piano"

Bill Carrothers: See the Piano, Play the Piano

Interview | 2010-05-25
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Read "Dan McClenaghan's Top Ten for 2009"

Dan McClenaghan's Top Ten for 2009

Year in Review | 2009-12-30
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Bill Carrothers: See the Piano, Play the Piano

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Duke Ellington Orchestra: Big Bands Live

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Eliane Elias: Something For You: Eliane Elias Sings and Plays Bill Evans

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Album Review | 2018-10-24
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Fred Hersch: Open Book

Album Review | 2017-08-17
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Charlie Haden: Land of the Sun

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Conjure: Bad Mouth

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Champian Fulton: Christmas With Champian

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Fred Hersch: Solo

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Ryan Slatko: First Impressions

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