Tuesday, July 27 2010
Lionel Loueke: Mwaliko
The African jazz guitarist returns with a series of duets.
Tuesday, November 25 2008
Kenny Barron: The Traveler
The great post-bop jazz pianist offers a breezy yet substantive outing -- lovely and melodic.
Friday, June 6 2008
Lionel Loueke: Karibu
The African guitarist makes an evocative and quietly exciting date for Blue Note.
Tuesday, December 11 2007
The Best Jazz of 2007
In spite of the perception of jazz as an increasingly niche market, the year's best show a style of music that remains ever youthful in its exploration of new territories, expanding its diversity and range of expression.
Tuesday, November 13 2007
Avishai Cohen with Lionel Loueke: After the Big Rain
A nice combination of jazz and Africa, and at least three sometime boy-wonder performers who haven't disappointed.
Thursday, October 4 2007
Herbie Hancock: River
The great jazz pianist, with Wayne Shorter at his elbow and a list of sympathetic guest singers, makes a stunning Joni Mitchell tribute.
