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Branford Marsalis, Nick Finzer, Ruben Blades + Others: Preston Frazier's Best of 2021 Jazz

Branford Marsalis, Nick Finzer, Ruben Blades + Others: Preston Frazier’s Best of 2021 Jazz

Preston Frazier’s Best of 2021 jazz favorites also include terrific releases by Peter DiCarlo, Dan Wilson, Nate Smith, David Garfield and Andrew Green.

Branford Marsalis, Lucas Lee, Tim Morse + Others: Five for the Road

Branford Marsalis, Lucas Lee, Tim Morse + Others: Five for the Road

Branford Marsalis, Lucas Lee and Tim Morse are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

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Joey Calderazzo, “Mike’s Song” from Going Home (2015): One Track Mind

Joey Calderazzo’s “Mike’s Song” keeps his fallen leader Michael Brecker’s spirit alive and strong with nary a single note blown from a horn.

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Branford Marsalis – In My Solitude: Live at Grace Cathedral (2014)

Playing in one of this music’s holy places, Branford Marsalis gives himself, utterly, to the moment.

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Eric Revis – In Memory of Things Yet Seen (2014)

The first-call acoustic bass player best known in five words or less as “Branford Marsalis’ bassist since forever” is preparing to release his own led-date In Memory of Things Yet Seen (March 25, 2014, Clean Feed Records). You May Also Like: Eric Revis – Sing Me Some Cry (2017)

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Robert Hurst – BoB, A Palindrome (2013)

Around the same time Robert Hurst recorded the trio document Unrehurst, Vol. 1 with Robert Glasper (piano) and Damion Reid (drums), the bassist/composer and bandleader had convened a sort of summit meeting You May Also Like: Bob James – ‘Once Upon a Time: The Lost 1965 New York Studio Sessions’Read More

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Branford Marsalis Quartet – Four MFs Playin' Tunes (2012)

If you’ve often felt that saxophonist Branford Marsalis’ studio recordings failed to reflect the intensity and humor of his live appearances, this MF is for you. You May Also Like: Branford Marsalis, Lucas Lee, Tim Morse + Others: Five for the Road

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New Branford Marsalis project to see vinyl-only release on Record Store Day

Saxophonist Branford Marsalis will issue his new release Four MFs Playin’ Tunes on deluxe 180-gram high definition vinyl as part of Record Store Day, April 21, 2012. You May Also Like: Branford Marsalis, Lucas Lee, Tim Morse + Others: Five for the Road

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Branford Marsalis – Footsteps Of Our Fathers (2002)

by Mark Saleski You’ve gotta love what Branford Marsalis is all about. In today’s music industry, where creativity is mostly overlooked in favor of bottom-line issues, Branford made a break in advance of this album from his long-time record label You May Also Like: Branford Marsalis, Lucas Lee, Tim MorseRead More

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Joey Calderazzo – Amanecer (2007)

by Mark Saleski The opening track of Joey Calderazzo’s Amanecer, for once, gave the listener some insight into where the pianist was headed. You May Also Like: Badfinger’s Joey Molland – The Pilgrim (1992): Forgotten Series Joey Alexander – ‘Origin’ (2022) Joey DeFrancesco, with Pharoah Sanders – ‘In the KeyRead More