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May 04, 2010

Review: Hot Club of Detroit – It’s About That Time

Why do people love gypsy jazz? Because it’s fun. Musicians get into this stuff A) because they can (it’s not easy to play) and B) because somewhere there’s always a gig waiting to happen.

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January 15, 2010

Kind Of Brown listed as one of writer/reviewer Tom Pierce’s top five releases of 2009

"The bright-sounding, exuberant original material played so joyously by the powerfully swinging band of alto/soprano saxophonist Steve Wilson, vibraphonist Warren Wolf, pianist Peter Martin and drummer Carl Allen, along with McBride, proclaims this is JAZZ, with a capital J"!


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November 26, 2009

Christian McBride: Getting The Inside Straight

If we think about it for a little while, it's possible to believe that there is something almost mystic and undeniably powerful about jazz. The way it developed through the years and its constant ignition-like energy; the creativity of those who lead the way and those who continue the journey today; the improvisation that takes over souls and willingly delivers its magic for an amazed world to listen.


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November 09, 2009

Gerald Wilson Orchestra ‘Detroit’ - All About Jazz

Composer / arranger / ageless wonder Gerald Wilson, most of whose recent albums (Monterey Moods; New York, New Sound; Theme for Monterey; State Street Sweet) have been built around sectional themes, returns "home" on Detroit to paint an earnest musical portrait of his adopted city.


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