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Matt Lemmler: Love

by Bea Willis Everyone involved in jazz knows the significance that New Orleans has on jazz.  It is a very special gumbo of traditional Dixieland,…


Hughes Smith Quintet : Motion

by Elberton Cisnero Hughes Smith Quintet is a Detroit based ensemble that has that hard-bop Detroit sound deep within their bones.  The leaders Jimmy Smith…


Alyson Murray: I Got You

by Griff Stevens Australian vocalist Alyson Murray is a stirring soul singer who specializes in contemporary R&B and neo-soul.  Her first album Integrity (2013) introduced…


Lyndol Descant : All Love

by Illiam Sebitz Vocalist, pianist, and songwriter Lyndol Descant takes her training in music and improvisation and combines that with her world travels to channel…


Eryn Shewell : Lady E

by Bea Willis Eryn Shewell is a singer and songwriter from MD that now calls New Jersey her home. Her powerful vocal style has earned her…


Myles Kennedy : Year of the Tiger

by Tom Faddis Myles Kennedy has been building a reputation as one of the strongest lead vocalist around. He has fronted and played guitar for…


Gabe Evens: The Wrong Waltz

by Elberton Cisnero An Assistant Professor of Jazz Piano, Composition and Arranging at the University of Louisville, Jamey Aebersold Jazz Studies Program, Gabe Evens is…




Boubacar Traoré: Dounia Tabolo

by Stella Landry Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Boubacar Traoré continues to bridge the gap between world music and authentic Mississippi blues. In his playing and…