Articles by: Jordan Richardson

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Pete Mills – Sweet Shadow (2014)

Toronto saxophonist Pete Mills takes to his debut on Cellar Live Records with polish and swing. Together with Pete McCann (guitars), Erik Augis (piano), Martin Wind (bass), and Matt Wilson (drums), he puts together a record that is both traditional and exuberantly modern. You May Also Like: The Mills Brothers,Read More

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Jim Clayton – Songs My Daughter Knows (2013)

A musical scrapbook for pianist Jim Clayton’s child, who had not yet hit the ripe old age of three at the time of recording, Songs My Daughter Knows is a refreshing and moving jazz record. You May Also Like: Shawn E. Hansen, Mike Pride + Clayton Thomas – ‘DREAMBAND’ (2023)Read More

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Adrian Raso and Fanfare Ciocarlia – Devil’s Tale (2014)

The languid sway of “Urn St. Tavern,” the first track from Devil’s Tale, is perhaps as sluggish as things get on the brilliant new record from Canadian guitarist Adrian Raso and Balkan brass band Fanfare Ciocarlia. You May Also Like: Ivo Perelman + Vijay Iyer – ‘Tale Nine’ (2021) ‘FanfareRead More

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On Second Thought: Fareed Haque – Out of Nowhere (2013)

Fareed Haque’s masterful fluidity is all over Out of Nowhere, the guitarist’s latest record. For this round, the Chicago-based musician forges ahead through a collection of standards and originals You May Also Like: Adam Larson – Second City (2017) Adam Larson, saxophonist and band leader: Something Else! Interview

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Scott Jeppesen – El Guapo (2013)

In his debut album as a leader, saxophonist Scott Jeppesen showcases all he’s learned on the journey thus far. You May Also Like: Dan Schnelle – ‘Shine Thru’ (2022) Samantha Boshnack’s Seismic Belt – ‘Live In Santa Monica’ (2019)

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Beyonce – Beyonce (2013)

Beyoncé’s eponymous fifth album took many by surprise with its release on December 13 via iTunes without any hype or promotion, but perhaps what’s most surprising – and exhilarating – about this release is the actual music You May Also Like: Peter Erskine New Trio – In Praise Of ShadowsRead More

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Taeko Fukao – Wonderland (2013)

Perhaps the most captivating out of many captivating things found on Taeko Fukao’s Wonderland is the choices the Japanese-born, New York-based songstress makes. You May Also Like: Chris Carver – Wonderland (2018) Brian Landrus Trio – The Deep Below (2015) Ernesto Cervini’s Turboprop – Rev (2017)

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David Ian – Vintage Christmas Wonderland (2013)

David Ian believes in Christmas. The pianist and arranger proves it all over again with Vintage Christmas Wonderland, the follow-up to his 2011 debut Vintage Christmas. You May Also Like: Chris Carver – Wonderland (2018) Bandmates quickly learned Ian Gillan’s most important road rule: ‘No arguments on his bus’ InsideRead More

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Kevin Coelho – Turn It Up (2013)

It’s an interesting thing to hear the teenaged Kevin Coelho take to an instrument like the Hammond B3 organ. In part, this is because said instrument is often associated with the more “old-fashioned” side of life. You May Also Like: Ross Hammond and Kevin Corcoran – ‘Music For Lighthouses 2’Read More

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Colin Stranahan, Glenn Zaleski and Rick Rosato – Limitless (2013)

A somewhat reserved recording, Limitless is the second outing for the trio of Colin Stranahan (drums), Glenn Zaleski (piano) and Rick Rosato (bass). The follow-up to 2011’s Anticipation finds the group more evolved in some sense. You May Also Like: Glenn Zaleski Trio – My Ideal (2015) Glenn Zaleski –Read More