Chet Baker - in Tokyo album

Chet Baker in Tokyo is a live album by jazz trumpeter and singer Chet Baker, recorded at Showa Women's University's Hitomi Kinen Kōdō. Released only eleven months before his death, it has been hailed as, "A glorious moment in Chet Baker's twilight."

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Sun Ra - Singles: The Definitive 45's Collection Reviews (Critic Reviews)

Based on 7 Critics

info: The three-disc compilation of the 45 RPM singles released between 1952-1961 from the jazz artist.

100 - Allmusic
The set contains much of Ra's more accessible work, making it an excellent (and very generous) introduction for newcomers, but there's also plenty of material that might've escaped notice from longtime fans.
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90 - Uncut
It's a mind-boggling assemblage of swingin' 50s "space-bop" like "Soft Talk" and "Super Blonde," processional chants such as "Rocket #9" and "Journey To Saturn." and electronic keyboard voyages like "The Perfect Man" and "Disco 2021," an edited taster of the monumental "Disco 3000."

87 - Pitchfork
Singles offers a wide-ranging but accessible route to his unearthly sounds.
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80 - The Observer
Home recordings, small group experiments and the spoken credo of I Am an Instrument make for a rich, eventful ride.
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80 - The Independent
They pushed the single envelope in various directions – processional chants, electric-organ improvisations, big-band “space bop”, and at the furthest extreme of his sonic galaxy, the furious free-jazz of “Cosmo-Extensions”, guaranteed to clear the floor at any party.
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80  - Record Collector
There’s enough previously unissued material, alongside superb liner notes, to make this entertaining collection a boon for Ra’s growing number of disciples.
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80 - Drowned in Sound
It’s exhausting. And while collecting and devouring his albums is probably a more satisfying journey, to be delivered this trove of Fifties big band funk and perverted doo-wop, and to see it spiral out into interstellar space-jams in a stop-motion fashion is a huge thrill. Singles provides the first real opportunity for an audience to hear how Sun Ra became Sun Ra.
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Esperanza Spalding - Emily's D+Evolution - Reviews (Critic Reviews)

Rating: 81/100 - Based on 5 Critics - Genre: Jazz/Pop-Rock - Year: 2016

90 - Popmatters
Esperanza Spalding’s new recording, Emily’s D+Evolution is an astonishing beauty, a set of a dozen songs that artfully and persuasively bridge genres.
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86 - Pitchfork
The lyrics are elusive at first, darting behind fast-moving songs and delivered in impressionistic, conversational bursts that recall the delivery of Joni Mitchell. But the fearless generosity behind them communicates itself loud and clear, and it's a spirit that animates the entire album. With it, Spalding has once again redefined an already singular career, dictating a vision entirely on her own terms.
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80 - Spin
Her fifth album is indeed one of the most alt-friendly jazz cycles you’ve ever heard, pivoting constantly on tight, proggy arrangements that evoke St. Vincent, tUnE-yArDs, and Incubus in their odd-angled crunch more than anything on Blue Note.
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80 - Now Magazine
In this current moment, when the us vs them of identity politics is at a sharp pitch, it's an enlightened view for an artist to put forth.
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70 - Exclaim
There are moments here where she falls into a nice pocket that the listener might wish she'd remain in for a little while longer.
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Track Listing:
01 - Good Lava
02 - Unconditional Love
03 - Judas
04 - Earth to Heaven
05 - One
06 - Rest in Pleasure
07 - Ebony and Ivy
08 - Noble Nobles
09 - Farewell Dolly
10 - Elevate or Operate
11 - Funk the Fear 12 - I Want It Now

John Zorn - The Concealed Review (Jazz)

"The Concealed" brings together Bar Kokhba and The Dreamers. In this sense, it is the Zornian version of Marvel's The Avengers. The band is composed of John Medeski, Mark Feldman, Trevor Dunn, Joey Baron, Kenny Wollesen and Erik Friedlander. So minus a couple of cats like Marc Ribot and Jamie Saft, these guys are the John Zorn All-Stars. "The Concealed" is a melodically satisfying journey. This is a relaxing adventure that is as cerebral as it is enchanting. While there is much collaboration, the two groups generally trade-off. A Dreamers tune will lean on the jazzy side of things while the following Bar Kokhba song will have a chamber sensibility. While classified as one of Zorn's mystical works, it lacks the harp and orchestral bells that characterize other works in the series like "Vision in Blakelight." Along similar lines, The Dreamers deliver their magical chill vibe but leave the lounge, surf and exotica at home.

The Puppini Sisters - Hollywood Reviews

Based on 1 critics - Overal Score:  70/ 100

Described as "the Andrews Sisters on acid," Anglo-Italian vocal trio the Puppini Sisters' sound and style are so steeped in the golden era of the silver screen that it's surprising it's taken this long for the concept of their fourth album, Hollywood, to materialize. 70/100
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Critic Reviews for 'George Benson - Guitar Man' at Underground Music

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Based on 1 critics - Overal Score:  70/ 100

All Music - 70/100: Guitar Man, George Benson's second offering for Concord stands in contrast to 2009's Songs and Stories, though is not an about face. While the earlier album focused on Benson's proven, decades-long formula for pop and smooth jazz -- a group of of easy grooving tunes featuring his silky voice and shimmering guitar work -- this set focuses (primarily) on Benson as a contemporary jazz guitarist.

Chamber Music Society - Esperanza Spalding album Listen to Samples, Review Scores and more

Based on 7 critics - Overal Score:  68/ 100

Chamber Music Society is a jazz album by American bassist Esperanza Spalding. After Spalding's surprise Grammy win (Best New Artist), the record reentered the Billboard 200 at number 34 with sales of 18,000.

Released August 17, 2010
Recorded October 2009
Genre Jazz, Latin jazz, Cuban Jazz
Length 56:15
Label Heads Up

Robert Wyatt - For the Ghosts Within Reviews

Based on 29 critics - Overal Score:  77/ 100

Description: Domino is proud to release Wyatt, Atzmon, Stephen's beautiful album, For the Ghosts Within, on November 9, 2010. For The Ghosts Within is a new collaboration between Robert Wyatt, saxophonist/composer Gilad Atzmon and violinist/composer Ros Stephen.

Genre(s): Alternative Pop/Rock, Chamber Jazz, Alternative/Indie Rock, Experimental Rock

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Silent Movies by Marc Ribot album

The album has a decidedly elegiac tone. (minimal sonic) In someways I expected more humor from a release titled Silent Movies, (guitar's sound) but I couldn't be happier vvith this album. It may be a touch more accessible than Saints (graceful) although Saints has a lot of variation and is a masterpiece.

Film Music, Modern Composition, Modern Creative, Avant-Garde Jazz

Treme: Music from the HBO Original Series, Season 1 - Original Soundtrack

The soundtrack record includes 19 songs (Party-Celebratory) featuring music heard throughout the groundbreaking (pure pleasure) series over the course 0f its first season.

Album Details
Genre(s) Soundtracks
Styles Jazz Revival, Soundtracks, New Orleans Brass Bands, New Orleans Jazz
Release Date Oct 26, 2010
Length 61:44

Liza Minnelli - Confessions

review: This is an elegant and sophisticated (old-school vocal album) piece of work and I thank both of them 4 digging (featuring 14 standards of the pre-rock variety) deep in the American Songbook and putting together such a scaled (romantic evening) dovn prodc where artists and lyric matter most.

Album Details
Artist Liza Minnelli
Genre(s) Vocal
Styles Popular Music Entry, Cabaret, Show Tunes, Cast Recordings, Vocal Pop
Release Date Sep 21, 2010
Length 45:20

The Budos Band - The Budos Band III

The band's third full-length studio album was conceived during weekly.

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Genre(s) Jazz
Styles Deep Funk Revival, Funk, Jazz-Funk
Release Date Aug 10, 2010
Length 38:43

Kenny Burrell - Be Yourself: Live at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola

Recorded live at the Lincoln Center. The new(2010) in Highnote's on-going (jazz veterans) series captured live at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, Jazz at Lincoln Center.

drummer Clayton Cameron, pianist Benny Green, bassist Peter Washington, and tenor saxophone Tivon Pennicott

Album Details
Artist Kenny Burrell
Genre(s) Jazz, Melodic Blues
Styles Hard Bop, Guitar Jazz, Jazz Instrument
Release Date Jun 29, 2010
Length 69:59
Country U.S.

Lee Ritenour - 6 String Theory

review: The legendary guitar virtuoso has established (easy listening) himself as a major figure on the session and smooth jazz scene.
This is celebrates his 50th year of playing (Ritenour's subsequent album) guitar pro and also is a welcome (unique six-string sound) return 4 the musician, whose records always have a bit of spice and variety.

Album Details
Artist Lee Ritenour
Genre(s) Fusion-Jazz
Styles Instrumental Pop, Guitar Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Contemporary Blues, Smooth Jazz
Release Date Jun 29, 2010
Length 67:56
Country U.S.

Polar Bear - Peepers

review: This record is no exception with (cool & cocky) some really lovely tunes with good beats (Peepers); some far out improvisation (Free Jazz); interesting and experimental atmospheres, (retro swing) induced by electronica and sampling (Want to Belive Everything); and downright (background music) brilliant tune writing Happy For You.

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Genre(s): Jazz

Styles: Modern Jazz, Retro Swing

Release Date: Mar 16, 2010

Country: UK

Dave Stapleton Quintet "Between the Lines"

product description: DSQ bring together the muscular, vital front line team of trumpeter Jonny Bruce and saxophonist Ben Waghorn and the subtle, vibrating rhythm section of bassist Paula Gardiner and drummer Elliott Bennett. With Stapleton moving between Fender Rhodes and acoustic piano, this is hi-energy jazz. It is music to feed the mind and move the body. This is the band's third album and confirms Stapleton's position as composer and leader of one of the most innovative and exciting bands on the European Jazz scene.

Album Details
Genre(s) Jazz

Styles Modern Jazz

Label Edition Records
Release Date Apr 26, 2010
Country UK

The Roots - Things Fall Apart

review: The Roots are phenomenal, (cerebral) the most musically gifted hip-hop group, This record jives and grooves (uncompromising) like very few ever have, especially hip-hop ones. (smooth) "Things Fall Apart" could be a avant-garde (street-smart) jazz album, if the vocals were removed. (provocative) But MCs Black Thought and Malik B are like instruments themselves, (confident) deftly flowing along with the rest of the group while (Laid-Back/Mellow) displaying incredible lyric dexterity.

Album Details
Genre(s): Rap
Styles: Jazz-Rap, Alternative Rap

Label: MCA Records

Release Date: Feb 23, 1999
Country: U.S

Ray Wylie Hubbard - A. Enlightenment B. Endarkenment

album info: The singer-songwriter (Spooky) from Oklahoma releases his first (Exciting) record in four years.

Album Details
Genre(s): Blues

Styles: Contemporary Singer/ Songwriter, Americana, Electric Blues, Modern Acoustic Blues

Label: Bordello

Release Date: Jan 12, 2010

Country: U.S.

Chicago Underground Duo - Boca Negra

album info: Originally a quintet [CUD] known as the Chicago Underground Orchestra, the duo of [Sao Paulo] Chris Taylor and Rob Mazurek releases its fifth record.

Album Details
Genre(s): Jazz-Rock

Styles: Experimental Jazz-Rock

Label: Thrill Jockey

Release Date: Jan 26, 2010
Country: U.S.

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Joe Henry - Blood From Stars

Good album. It's beautifully recorded, (under-g) written, played and executed.

Genre: Rock Styles: Contemporary Singer/ Songwriter, Jazz Blues, Folk-Pop