Frank Wess—Magic 201 (IPO). You might think that the followup to the late Frank Wess' Magic 101 would be replete with
Archie Shepp—I Hear the Sound (Archieball). Archie
Anders Bergcrantz—Plays the Panther (Vangurad).
Giovanca—Satellite Love (Dox). If you love '70s soul and
Thelonious Monk—Paris 1969 (Blue Note). In 1969, Thelonious Monk was dealing with health issues, he lost his rhythm
Rosanne Cash—The River & the Threat (Blue Note). Johnny Cash's daughter, now 58, brings a sound to her
Marcos Pin and Yago Vazquez—Duology Session 1 (FreeCode). Spanish guitarist Marcos Pin and pianist Yago Vazquez combine here for a short album of standards. Their joint attack swings, and the pair wrap around each other like clasped hands. Here's their take on Donna Lee...
The Doors—R-Evolution (Eagle Rock). This DVD is about the best I've seen on the Doors. Concert footage tends to bore me, but this is a gathering of their most interesting and rare TV appearances and band footage. Remember, two months before the Beatles Sgt.
Steve Davis—For Real (Positone). Trombonist Steve Davis has hit a tasteful sweet spot here—a mellow, hard bop configuration that keeps the feel gentle but enveloping.
Blue Highway—The Game (Rounder). I've come to realize that a great bluegrass album is a recording that you put on
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