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Thursday, November 11 2010

Hidden Orchestra: Night Walks

No matter how spectacular the musicianship is in these songs, it is never positioned as a priority over the songcraft.


Wednesday, September 9 2009

Kylie Auldist: Made of Stone

Auldist returns with the Bamboos and restores the sanctity of the female soul singer with her glorious sophomore record.


Tuesday, April 21 2009

Stonephace: Stonephace

This nu-jazz super group debut makes Madlib's Yesterdays New Quintet project seem as straight lace as a "Just Say No" ad.


Monday, April 20 2009

Kinny: Idle Forest of Chit Chat

No matter who provides the funky instrumental, be it TM Juke or Nostalgia 77, the gripping voice of Caitlin "Kinny" Simpson shines through


Monday, April 6 2009

Nostalgia 77 Sessions: Vol. 1 featuring Keith and Julie Tippett

This jazz explosion has more fun and variety than three Matthew Shipp albums combined.


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