Articles by: Jordan Richardson

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Connie Crothers and Jessica Jones – Live At the Freight (2013)

Pianist Connie Crothers and tenor saxophonist Jessica Jones color outside the lines on Live At the Freight, a duo recording taken from a session in August of 2011 at the Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse in Berkeley. You May Also Like: Pearring Sound – True Story (2017) Tom Jones – yes,Read More

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Lists: Alfred Hitchcock’s best blondes, from Ingrid Bergman to Grace Kelly to Janet Leigh

“Sex on the screen should be suspenseful,” Alfred Hitchcock told François Truffaut. “If sex is too blatant or obvious, there’s no suspense. You May Also Like: Aviation Blondes – ‘Edge of Forever’ (2009): Forgotten Series Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Vertigo’: How the Flashback Scene Almost Vanished Forever

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Janelle Monae – The Electric Lady (2013)

The Electric Lady is, in Janelle Monáe’s words, “this glowing Technicolor woman.” A totem of sorts, the vision of the titular force behind her second full-length record drives every ounce You May Also Like: Neal Schon, “Lady M” from Vortex (2015): One Track Mind Michael Leonhart Orchestra – ‘The PaintedRead More

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Ken Peplowski – Maybe September (2013)

Maybe September, Ken Peplowski’s third outing for Capri Records, delivers the clarinetist and saxophonist in high form as expected. You May Also Like: Ken Sharp, “Hellcat” (2021): One Track Mind Ken Sharp, “Hold Me Touch Me” / “Mr. Make Believe” (2021) One Track Mind Ken Sharp, “Liquid Mercury” (2021): OneRead More

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Hayao Miyazaki, celebrated animator, director, writer and artist: Appreciations

As I started to think about what I wanted to say about the retirement of Hayao Miyazaki, my mind fell rather clumsily on the disputed quote said to about Alexander the Great about having “no more worlds to conquer.” You May Also Like: Thollem – ‘Worlds In A Life, Two’Read More

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Gina Kronstadt – Come Over (2013)

In the press release for Gina Kronstadt’s Come Over, it’s revealed that she’s worked with “everyone in the records, TV and film industry.” A scan through her credits reveals that’s the case You May Also Like: Outset – Outset (2016) Harry Beckett – Still Happy (2016) Huntertones – Huntertones (2015,Read More

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Lorraine Feather – Attachments (2013)

It stands to reason that jazz singer Lorraine Feather’s latest record would make hay out of the idea of connectivity. She is, after all, one of the most candidly original vocalists going You May Also Like: Guy Capecelatro III – Hope Is the Thing With Feathers (2017) Cha Wa, “AllRead More

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Will Lee – Love, Gratitude and Other Distractions (2013)

Will Lee is probably best known as the bassist in the CBS Orchestra, which has supplied music and comedy for the Late Show with David Letterman for a long time now. You May Also Like: Tom Tallitsch – Gratitude (2016) Giada Valenti, “Gracias a La Vida” (2018): One Track MindRead More

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Dick Hyman and Ken Peplowski – Live at the Kitano (2013)