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Calvache,Carolina Sotareno CD

Pianist, composer and arranger Carolina Calvache on her new album: "Vida Profunda is an ode to poetry and to life. The chosen poems and my original lyrics are the best vehicles for me to open my...

There is much to be said for being in the right place at the right time. Circumstances caused by the pandemic found many people locked down in places they hadn't anticipated. Though there were likely...

The extraordinary pairing of Jim Campilongo and Steve Cardenas has been a rewarding one for the two guitarists, who have been performing in tandem for the past twenty years. Though they have recorded...

The music of Brazil has left a treasure trove of unparalleled compositional gems, none as beloved as the catalog of Antonio Carlos Jobim. A genius in utilizing the cool of jazz, the seductiveness of...

The singular catalog of the great pianist/composer Carla Bley has been celebrated and performed for decades. She has not only performed her unique compositions in her own star-studded bands but has...

There is a rooted and natural expressiveness in the music of guitarist Steve Cardenas. He has developed a spacious yet personal style that reflects his influences but has also broadened them into a...

Cardenas,Steve Melody In A Dream CD

On the N.Y.C. contemporary jazz scene, electric guitarist Steve Cardenas has been one of the more reliable sidemen, playing with dozens of different ensembles. While not a distinctive player, his...

The combination of concept, effort and the right collaborators typically leads to good things no matter what the goal might be. These elements are especially integral to cohesion within a musical...

Carter,Ron Ron Carter'S Great Big Band CD1. Caravan 2. The Eternal Triangle 3. Pork Chop 4. Opus 1.5 (Theme for C.B.) 5. Con Alma 6. Sail Away 7. Opus One 8. Sweet Emma 9. Saint Louis Blues 10. Line...

Castro,Joe Lush Life - A Musical Journey CD1. Abstract Candy (Part I) 2. Abstract Candy (Part II) 3. Abstract Sweets 4. Falcon Blues (Blues in G) 5. Someone to Watch Over Me 6. Just One of Those...