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Matthew Shipp Trio, Trio X at The Seattle Art Museum October 14 2012
October = Earshot Jazz Festival = mind altering jazz in unlikely venues. From NYC, two trios who lived up to their reputations at SAM. First Trio X (reedman Joe McPhee,...
Bettye Lavette at Jazz Alley April 24, 2012
Bettye Lavette mesmerizing last night, living up to her billing as “emotionally charged soul maven.” At 66, she commanded the stage with such warmth, wit and verve, not to mention...
Thomas Marriott at Tula's Friday April 13 2012
Caught Thomas Marriott at Tula's. Exquisite set with top notch players. Marc Searles on the keys was golden. Had a killer sound with delay and sustain, provided this deep layer...
Kelly Hogan at The Triple Door April 2, 2012
Kelly Hogan fantastic at The Triple Door. Something so likeable about Hogan, find yrself rootin for her. She’s got this endearing combo of sweet and sassy. Her new record (out...
Chimes Of Freedom - The Songs Of Bob Dylan Various Artists
A behemoth at 73 songs. A lotta meh, a few stinkers by luminous egos and a few gems. Overall, kept thinking that the best person who covers Bob Dylan songs...
Top Ten for 2011
Hume – Penumbra. Dare you to sing along to this record. You want to, but you just can’t. How can they write such amazing songs that defy predictability listen after...