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Best of Jazz Editors’ Picks Review

Review: Bobby Watson, MADE IN AMERICA

It is gratifying to realize that all of those years teaching others have not resulted in Bobby Watson losing his zest for creative jazz.

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Best of Jazz Editors’ Picks Review

REVIEW: Fred Hersch, OPEN BOOK

Fred Hersch has yet to make an unworthy recording. Open Book is easily recommended as an example of his artistry.

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Review: Common Quartet, THE HIVE

In an age where access to all types of media and information is voluminous, it can be easy to overlook something unique or new.

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Commentary: 7.6.17

Professional military jazz bands have long been a source of employment for instrumental artists and singers. A more modern portion of this music history goes back to World War I when James Reece Europe‘s military band traveled thousands of miles performing for English, French and U.S. troops, along with civilian audiences while touring around the continent of Europe.