Jazz CD Reviews Articles

Classic Vanguard Jazz Piano Sessions – Mosaic Records

The Vanguard Jazz Showcase happily continues…

Carla Thomas – Sweet Sweetheart – Stax/Craft Recordings

This re-mastered vinyl showcases an excellent Sonny Rollins album with a large ensemble.

Rhino Entertainment Company releases a vinyl box set of an under-appreciated rock legend.

This early version of soul jazz gets a superior vinyl upgrade. Kenny Burrell – Kenny Burrell – Prestige Records...

A classic Cal Tjader multi-genre release gets a sonic upgrade... Cal Tjader – Amazonas – OJC/Craft Recordings #...

Jamaican supergroup releases a vibrant collection of classic rock covers. The Mighty Rootsmen – Bulletproof...

A multi-genre musical tribute to gospel queen, Mahalia Jackson... James Brandon Lewis & Red Lily Quintet – For...

Brad Turner Quintet- The Magnificent - An apt title... Brad Turner Quintet – The Magnificent – Cellar Live Records...

Speakers Corner Records has released an updated vinyl of a true guitar legend! Mister Guitar – Chet Atkins – RCA...

Leon Spencer – Where I'm Coming From – Prestige/ Craft Recordings #CR00525 – 180 gm vinyl - 1972, 1973 - **** Leon...

This is a special upscale audiophile vinyl that is worth it! Thelonious Monk – Brilliant Corners – Riverside Records...

Verve/Universal Music Group a newly discovered live album by Nina Simone. Nina Simone – You’ve Got To Learn –...

Pure Pleasure Records releases a re-mastered vinyl of a live duo performance by Archie Shepp and Richard Davis. ...

A grand goodbye to a jazz giant. Wayne Shorter Tribute – Shorter Moments: Citizen Wayne – [TrackList follows] –...

This is an accessible album from a virtuoso harmonica player. Lee Oskar – She Said Mahalo – Dreams We Share Music...