It’s clear from his latest recorded offering Bridges that the pianist and composer David Ake has a lot to say musically, but this being only his third record over a period of fifteen years, he hasn’t had much time to say it. You May Also Like: David Ake – HumanitiesRead More

Bob James and David Sanborn’s ‘Quartette Humaine’ offers a brand-new vision, shared and single-mindedly swinging.

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Roger Eno, the romanticist brother of Brian Eno, returns to his collaboration with experimental artist Plumbline — who spent a long period before their first duo effort capturing verite sounds at intersections in New York City. You May Also Like: How Brian Eno Made a Triumphant Return to Rock WithRead More

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Emitting warmth, soul and sincerity, Lisa Mychols’ ‘Above, Beyond and In Between” approaches traditional pop sensibilities with a contemporary outlook.