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|The Scene Of The Crime (CD)|
Bettye LaVette (Artist)
2007-09-25
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Even more powerful than her previous effort.
One of the best albums of the year in any genre.
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|Hope Radio (CD)|
Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters (Artist)
2007-11-20
Stony Plain
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On this all instrumental set, Earl is
sometimes restrained and sometimes ferocious but always amazing.
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|The Wheel Man (Digipak) (CD)|
Watermelon Slim (Artist)
2007-04-17
NorthernBlues Music
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Easy going Slim works it out on a relaxed and
bluesy set that highlights his wonderful slide guitar playing that never
gets too frantic and always impresses.
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|We'll Never Turn Back (CD)|
Mavis Staples (Artist)
2007-04-24
Anti (USA)
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Ry Cooder‘s impeccable production and
Staples‘ moving voice combine for the finest album of her career. It
doesn‘t get much better than this.
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|Old School (CD)|
Koko Taylor (Artist)
2007-04-03
Alligator Records
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Taylor‘s homage to Chicago blues looks both
forward and backwards at the genre with wonderful results. Her voice has
mellowed a little with age but is still remarkably expressive.
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|State Of Grace (CD)|
The Holmes Brothers (Artist)
2007-01-16
Alligator Records
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The soulful voices of the Holmes Brothers on a
selection of material you wouldn‘t normally associate with the bluesworks
quite effectively here.
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|Raw (CD)|
Bobby Rush (Artist)
2007-06-12
Deep Rush Records
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Chitlin‘ Blues circuit veteran Rush changes
gears here dramatically with a mostly acoustic session that reminds one of
Lightnin Hopkins.
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|Draw Breath (CD)|
Nels Cline Singers (Artist)
2007-06-26
Cryptogramophone
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Cline‘s fluidity and massive dexterity are
put to full use in this hard hitting disc.
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|Prezens (CD)|
David Torn (Artist)
2007-04-17
ECM Records (USA)
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Guitarist Torn has put together a
deconstructed masterpiece. Layers of sound are deftly edited into a cohesive
whole.
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|Pilgrimage (CD)|
Michael Brecker (Artist)
2007-05-22
Telarc
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An all star lineup including Pat Metheny,
Herbie Hancock, & Jack DeJohnette contributes impressively to this fine
straight ahead session which was recorded shortly before his untimely
death.
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|Sacred Ground (Import) (CD)|
Cassandra Wilson (Artist) and David Murray (Artist)
2007-06-26
Justin Time
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Powerful and energetic, fans of John Coltrane
and Jackie McLean will find a lot to like here.
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|Indian Summer (CD)|
Dave Brubeck (Artist)
2007-08-07
Telarc
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At 86 Brubeck is a living legend of jazz. This
collection of ballad standards performed solo is a standout amongst his more
recent recordings.
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|My Foolish Heart (CD)|
Gary Peacock (Artist), Jack DeJohnette (Artist) and Keith Jarrett (Artist)
2007-10-16
ECM Records (USA)
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This just released double disc recorded in
2001 finds the trio tearing through a selection of jazz standards more
aggressively than you would expect from this outfit.
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|Renunciation (CD)|
David S. Ware (Artist)
2007-04-10
AUM Fidelity
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This live date shows the brute power of this
raw quartet to its fullest. Ware proves again that he is one of the greatest
living sax players on the scene.
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|With Love (CD)|
Charles Tolliver Big Band (Artist)
2007-01-16
Blue Note Records (USA)
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Arranger and trumpeter Tolliver returns after
a long absence with this swinging big band session. The arrangements are top
notch.
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|Lawn Chair Society (CD)|
Kenny Werner (Artist)
2007-03-06
Blue Note
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Pianist Werner is accompanied by modern giants
Dave Douglas, Chris Potter and Brian Blade. This idiosyncratic set veers
between straight ahead and more avant garde leanings with equally strong
results.
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|Live At The Jazz Standard (CD)|
Dave Douglas Quartet (Artist)
2007-07-31
Koch Records (USA)
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The quintet is captured perfectly in this
series of high energy live performances. Play it loudly!
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|Sound-Effect (CD)|
Steve Nelson (Artist)
2007-09-25
Highnote Records, Inc.
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$14
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Vibe player Nelson, best known for his work in
Dave Holland‘s Quartet and Big Band, showcases his impressive virtuosity on
this swinging session.
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|Nightmoves (CD)|
Kurt Elling (Artist)
2007-04-03
Concord Jazz
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This Concord debut shows exactly why Elling is
the pre-eminent male jazz vocalist of his generation. His smooth as silk
voice never ceases to amaze.
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