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Don’t Do Anything : SAM PHILLIPS
SAM PHILLIPS
It’s hard to tell if this is the end of the third, or the beginning of the fourth phase of Sam Phillips’ career. ... read on»
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The Gleam II : THE AVETT BROTHERS
THE AVETT BROTHERS
Two summers ago, The Avett Brothers performed at our 100-person-capacity venue, Monterey Live. Boy, have things changed for the North Carolina trio since then. The group has sold out amphitheaters,... read on»
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Here & Gone : DAVID SANBORN
DAVID SANBORN
David Sanborn is one of the most influential saxophonists of the 20th century. His influences, however, are the less known saxophonists Ray Charles featured in his early bands: Hank Crawford... read on»
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Evil Urges : MY MORNING JACKET
MY MORNING JACKET
My Morning Jacket’s latest is the sort of album that critics adore, because it allows us to flex our smarts by pointing out the different styles that a talented and... read on»
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Conquer  : SOULFLY
SOULFLY
Although we were all raised to not judge a book (or a CD) by its cover, an exception can be made with Soulfly’s sixth studio effort, Conquer. The cover depicts... read on»
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Ear Food  : THE ROY HARGROVE QUINTET
THE ROY HARGROVE QUINTET
Trumpeter Roy Hargrove is the definition of a questing musician, having tried his hand at a number of different styles. From funk/hip-hop work on Hard Groove to Latin on Habana,... read on»
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50 Years Of Dave Brubeck: Live at the Monterey Jazz Festival 1958-2007 : DAVE BRUBECK
DAVE BRUBECK
The latest collection of six Monterey Jazz Festival archival recordings, which highlight either a single night’s concert or a career of performances, includes a stunning collection of pianist Dave Brubeck’s... read on»
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Live At The 1994 Monterey Jazz Festival  : SHIRLEY HORN
SHIRLEY HORN
Long overlooked by jazz historians, vocalist and pianist Shirley Horn is featured with her longtime trio, bassist Charles Ables and drummer Steve Williams, on this concert concluding the Festival’s 37th... read on»
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Live At The 1977 Monterey Jazz Festival  : TITO PUENTE
TITO PUENTE
Puente’s big 15-piece Latin jazz band plays with all of the charisma and virtuosic skill with which he was long associated. Interestingly enough, it was this concert that’s credited with... read on»
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Modern Guilt : BECK
BECK
Produced by hot beatmaker Danger Mouse and bearing an ominously portentous title, Modern Guilt raises expectations that its creator, Beck, has no interest in living up to. A moody run-through... read on»
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Two Men With the Blues  : WILLIE NELSON AND WYNTON MARSALIS
WILLIE NELSON AND WYNTON MARSALIS
Even if you know Miles Davis titled one of his pieces “Willie Nelson” out of respect and admiration for the country crooner, you still might think this pairing with Wynton... read on»
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Fire Songs  : THE WATSON TWINS
THE WATSON TWINS
The vibe of this first full-length album from The Watson Twins is wholly American, and that encompasses a whole lotta elements: soul, country, R&B, folk, indie rock, gospel and jazz.... read on»
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