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Jake Cinninger and Brendan Bayliss’s Acoustic Holiday Show

Scott Bernstein December 9, 2012 No Comments

Umphrey’s McGee’s guitarists teamed up for their annual acoustic holiday show in Chicago.

The Gabe Dixon Band: Gabe Dixon Band

Shane Handler September 10, 2008 No Comments

Although Dixon’s piano/improvisational chops have been known for stretching it out a tad far (2002’s On A Rolling Ball), this self titled release by The Gabe Dixon Band shines in the leader’s concise songwriting and spirited harmonies. Bandmates Winston Harrison (bass) and Jano Rix (drums) provide a session element that gives the songs a polished gleam.

Fiona Apple: Extraordinary Machine

Shane Handler October 30, 2005 No Comments

If Fiona Apple wasn

Ray Charles: Genius & Friends

Keith Hannaleck October 18, 2005 No Comments

The Ray Charles train just keeps on rollin

Herbie Hancock: Possibilities

Nicholas Smith September 9, 2005 No Comments

“The possibilities are endless,” writes Herbie Hancock in his latest liner notes to Possibilites. The album features ten inspired Hancock collaborations including: John Mayer, Santana and Angelique Kidjo, Christina Aguilera, Paul Simon, AnnieLennox, Sting, Jonny Lang and Joss Stone, Damien Rice and Lisa Hannigan, Raul Midon, andTrey Anastasio.

Joey DeFrancesco with Jimmy Smith: Legacy

Chad Berndtson April 12, 2005 No Comments

34-year-old Hammond B-3 organ ace Joey DeFrancesco almost single handedly re-ignited interest in the use of his instrument in a jazz context back in the late 80s and early 90s, so it was never any question that he

Bruce Hornsby 9/30/2004: Flynn Theater – Burlington, VT

Shane Handler November 4, 2004 No Comments

Concert attendees eager for a Bruce Hornsby Greatest Hits show were probably disappointed amidst his performance at the Flynn Theater. After playing a majority of his songs countless times over the years, Hornsby reworked his most recognizable radio hits as delicate compositions – complete with vocal improvisation and new melodies – allowing his band to play outside the lines, with a renowned song book that stretches his entire career.