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Jim Santella has been contributing CD reviews, concert reviews and DVD reviews to AAJ since 1997. His work has also appeared in Southland Blues, The L.A. Jazz Scene, and Cadence Magazine.

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Experiences

Tomas Janzon

2011-07-21

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Second Chance

Irene Kral

2011-07-10

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Couldn't Stand the Weather

Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble

2011-07-09

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Raw Jazz

Hanjin

2009-12-18

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You Can't Buy Love

Sonja Dunson

2009-12-17

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New Ground

Iris Ornig

2009-08-28

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Until It's Time

Jack Wilkins

2009-08-27

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Moods

Michaela Rabitsch / Robert Pawlik Quartet

2009-08-26

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Nuthin' But a Thang!

Glenn Patrik

2009-08-24

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Metropolitain

Kyle Eastwood

2009-08-23

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Fun Out of Life

April Hall

2009-08-02

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Modern Times

Bobby Selvaggio

2009-07-26

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Heart Beats

Omer Klein

2009-05-05

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Beauty

Gary Hassay / Dan Dechellis / Tatsuya Nakatani

2009-05-04

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El Viaje

Pedro Giraudo Jazz Orchestra

2009-04-05

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Live & Unveiled

Jason Campbell

2009-03-23

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High Noon: The Jazz Soul of Frankie Laine

Gary Smulyan

2009-02-18

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Juicy

Earl R. Johnson Jr.

2009-01-04

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Flood

Avishai Cohen

2008-12-13

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Persistence

Joe Magnarelli

2008-11-12

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Energy Fields

Ralph Lalama Quartet

2008-11-11

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Cleome: Live Takes

Judi Silvano

2008-10-09

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Soliloque

Francois Theberge Group with Lee Konitz

2008-10-08

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Conversations With My Family

Mike Garson

2008-09-29

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My Favorite Guitars

Andreas Oberg

2008-09-28

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Letter to Herbie

John Beasley

2008-09-26

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Just This Once

Los Blancos

2008-08-24

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Live in London

Gene Harris

2008-08-23

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This We Know

Michael Moore & Fred Hersch

2008-08-12

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Rainbow People

SteveTurre

2008-08-08

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My Little French Dancer

Diane Hoffman

2008-07-15

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Cannon Re-Loaded: All-Star Celebration of Cannonball Adderley

Various Artists

2008-07-08

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Dreams & Shadows

Judy Wexler

2008-07-01

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Continuum

Eric McPherson

2008-06-06

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Alone Together

Tim Hagans

2008-06-05

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When You Know

Dianne Reeves

2008-06-04

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"My Voice" . . . . Living the Dream!

Sammie Roberts

2008-05-22

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Music for a Green Planet

Hayes Greenfield

2008-05-05

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The Song is You

Marcus Belgrave & Michele Ramo

2008-04-21

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Floratone

Floratone

2008-04-03

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The Lost Chords Find Paolo Fresu

Carla Bley

2008-04-02

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An Immusical Journey

The Free Jazz Heptakaidectet

2008-04-01

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Comet Ride

The Willie Williams Trio

2008-03-14

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Live at St. Nick's

Salim Washington

2008-03-13

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Standards & Ballads

Wynton Marsalis

2008-01-26

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The Story, So Far

Katie Bull

2008-01-07

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Side Dishes

James Harman

2008-01-06

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Get Happy

Royce Campbell

2008-01-05

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Delta Bound

Evan Christopher

2007-12-20

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Blues in Our Heart

David Ostwald

2007-12-07

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Brian Auger's Revolution In Jazz

Interview | 2022-05-31

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Rufus Reid: Live in Vienna

Film Review | 2010-09-04

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The Jazz Singers: The Ultimate Guide

Book Review | 2009-08-28

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Joe Magnarelli's Trumpet Jams

Multiple Reviews | 2009-03-07

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Blue Note 70th Anniversary Celebration

Live Review | 2009-02-26

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Mark Sherman at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Los Angeles

Live Review | 2009-02-25

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Tony Monaco: Vital Organs

Multiple Reviews | 2009-01-10

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Eric Alexander: Three Times Around the Block

Multiple Reviews | 2008-12-06

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Monk Competition 2008: Saxophones

Live Review | 2008-11-22

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Jazz & Blues: A Tribute to B.B. King

Live Review | 2008-11-22

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Jeremy Pelt: November & Chillin' Live

Multiple Reviews | 2008-09-06

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High Hat, Trumpet and Rhythm: The Life and Music of Valaida Snow

Book Review | 2008-08-09

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Jazz: An Introduction to the History and Legends Behind...

Book Review | 2008-06-21

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Bireli Lagrene

Multiple Reviews | 2008-05-10

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Straight Ahead: Jon Mayer & Grant Stewart

Multiple Reviews | 2008-05-04

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Trumpet and Piano Jazz: Irvin Mayfield/Ellis Marsalis & Umberto...

Multiple Reviews | 2008-04-06

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Larry Coryell: A Retrospective

Film Review | 2008-02-03

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Love Letters: Ella Fitzgerald, Nicki Parrott/Rossano Sportiello...

Multiple Reviews | 2008-02-02

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The Large Ensemble: Maria Schneider, Brad Steinwehe &...

Multiple Reviews | 2008-01-05

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Monk Competition 2007: Trumpets

Live Review | 2007-11-22

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Duke Ellington: Live in '58

Film Review | 2007-11-18

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John Coltrane: Live in '60, '61 & '65

Film Review | 2007-11-06

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Accordion to Jazz

Multiple Reviews | 2007-11-04

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Sarah Vaughan: Live in '58 & '64

Film Review | 2007-10-28

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Wes Montgomery: Live in '65

Film Review | 2007-10-26

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Satoko Fujii & Natsuki Tamura Duo

Live Review | 2007-09-27

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Journeyman's Road: Modern Blues Lives From Faulkner's...

Book Review | 2007-08-09

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Cryptogramophone

Record Label Profile | 2007-08-06

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Kenny Burrell and The Jazz Heritage All-Stars play in Hollywood

Live Review | 2007-07-26

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Hot 'n' Heavy: Live at the Ascension Loft

Film Review | 2007-07-19

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Anat Cohen: Chant Of The Reeds

Multiple Reviews | 2007-05-21

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Tone Center On Song With Carlos Santana Tribute And Michael...

Multiple Reviews | 2007-05-18

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John Abercrombie at The Jazz Bakery, L. A.

Live Review | 2007-05-16

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Columbia/Legacy Signature Series: Count Basie & The Brecker...

Multiple Reviews | 2007-05-13

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Jazz Mozart: John di Martino & Uri Caine

Multiple Reviews | 2007-05-06

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Guitars: Michael Musillami, Threedom & Tom Guarna

Multiple Reviews | 2007-05-05

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Stanley Clarke: Night School

Film Review | 2007-03-16

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Steve Swell: Double Diploid & Live at the Bowery Poetry Club

Multiple Reviews | 2007-03-03

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Jake Shimabukuro Live: Ukulele Jazz

Live Review | 2007-02-25

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Jazz Guide NYC

Book Review | 2007-02-21

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Scott McLemore; Brian Allen: Found Music; Synapse

Multiple Reviews | 2007-01-14

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On Fire; Estate

Multiple Reviews | 2007-01-14

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A Telarc Christmas: Two Helpings Of Festive Fare

Multiple Reviews | 2006-12-10

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Mike Arroyo: Performing Live

Film Review | 2006-11-12

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Charles Mingus: Two Impressive Souvenirs

Multiple Reviews | 2006-10-01

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Bir

Film Review | 2006-08-07

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Portrait Of Johnny: The Life Of John Herndon Mercer

Book Review | 2006-08-06

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New Guitar Summit: Live at the Stoneham Theatre

Film Review | 2006-07-30

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Louis Armstrong

Book Review | 2006-07-09

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Jane Fuller: Mellow Kicks On Route 66

Live Review | 2006-06-14

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The Black Big Bands: Four Swinging Big Bands from a Bygone Era

Film Review | 2004-07-12

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Billie Holiday: Lady Day: The Complete Billie Holiday On Columbia (1933-1944)

Album Review | 2001-10-01

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Ignacio Berroa: Codes

Album Review | 2006-05-12

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Wes Montgomery: Live in '65

Film Review | 2007-10-26

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Billy Eckstine: The Legendary Big Band

Album Review | 2002-12-05

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Louis Armstrong: An Extravagant Wife

Book Review | 2004-04-01

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Esperanza Spalding: Junjo

Album Review | 2006-08-02

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Jaco Pastorius Big Band: The Word is Out

Album Review | 2006-03-21

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Mingus Big Band: The Essential Mingus Big Band

Album Review | 2001-11-01

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Ken Burns: Ken Burns Jazz: The Story Of America's Music

Album Review | 2000-12-01

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Miles Davis: Filles De Kilimanjaro

Album Review | 2002-08-01

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Dinah Washington: The Complete Roulette Dinah Washington Sessions

Extended Analysis | 2004-12-24

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Miles Davis: Milestones

Album Review | 2001-04-01

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Dianne Reeves: Good Night, and Good Luck

Album Review | 2005-10-18

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Duke Ellington: Live in '58

Film Review | 2007-11-18

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George Benson: Live at Montreux 1986

Film Review | 2005-12-04

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Stevie Ray Vaughan: Solos, Sessions & Encores

Album Review | 2007-11-05

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Fats Waller: Fats Waller: If You Got To Ask, You Ain't Got It!

Extended Analysis | 2006-09-29

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Legends of Jazz: The Jazz Masters

Live Review | 2005-05-30

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Miles Davis: The Last Word - The Warner Bros. Years

Album Review | 2002-08-03

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Miles Davis: Miles Davis - Seven Steps: The Complete Columbia Recordings, 1963-1964

Extended Analysis | 2004-09-22

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Brian Bromberg: Downright Upright

Album Review | 2007-02-21

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Miles Davis: In Person Saturday Night At The Blackhawk, Complete, Volume II

Album Review | 2003-05-06

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Buddy Guy: Buddy Guy: Can't Quit The Blues

Extended Analysis | 2006-10-22

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Miles Davis: Water Babies

Album Review | 2002-08-01

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Tom Kubis Big Band: A Jazz Musician's Christmas

Album Review | 2002-12-02

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Various Artists: 100 Years of Jazz Guitar

Extended Analysis | 2005-10-12

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Ultimate Cool & Sanctified: Two Blue Note Compilations

Multiple Reviews | 2006-05-12

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Louis Armstrong: An Extravagant Life

Book Review | 2004-03-27

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Nina Simone: Nina Simone Sings the Blues

Album Review | 2006-01-10

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Dave Weckl Band: Live (And Very Plugged In)

Album Review | 2003-11-13

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One Night With Blue Note

Film Review | 2003-12-13

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Roy Hargrove: Habana

Album Review | 1997-08-01

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Nina Simone: Silk and Soul

Album Review | 2006-01-11

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Esbjorn Svensson Trio (e.s.t.): Strange Place For Snow

Album Review | 2002-06-01

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Charlie Parker: Bird: Motion Picture Soundtrack

Album Review | 2002-04-12

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The Dave Brubeck Quartet: At Carnegie Hall

Album Review | 2001-04-01

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Sonny Rollins: The Essential Sonny Rollins: The RCA Years

Album Review | 2005-11-16

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Nat King Cole: Nat King Cole At The Sands

Album Review | 2002-09-01

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Pete La Roca: Turkish Women at the Bath

Album Review | 1998-03-01

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Ranee Lee & Oliver Jones: Just You, Just Me

Album Review | 2005-11-09

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Thelonious Monk: Live At The Five Spot: Discovery!

Album Review | 1997-02-01

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Wayne Shorter: Footprints: The Life And Music Of Wayne Shorter

Album Review | 2004-11-09

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Blue Bossa Nova & Great Jazz Tenor Saxophone

Multiple Reviews | 2006-05-05

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Julie London: About The Blues

Album Review | 2002-09-01

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Tony Bennett: The Complete Improv Recordings

Extended Analysis | 2004-12-10

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Various Artists: Casino Lights '99

Album Review | 2001-02-01

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Monk Competition 2008: Saxophones

Live Review | 2008-11-22

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Duke Ellington: Money Jungle

Album Review | 2002-08-01

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Jazz and the Classical Guitar

Book Review | 2006-02-24

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