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February 2025 Classical Record Reviews

Robert Baird, Jason Victor Serinus, Stephen Francis Vasta Feb 11, 2025 First Published: Feb 11, 2025

Caroline Shaw: Leonardo Da Vinci (soundtrack); Ethel String Quartet: Persist (Works by Allison Loggins-Hll, Migiwa "Miggy" Miyajima, Xavier Muzik, Sam Wu, and Leilehua Lanzilotti); Zlata Chochieva: Works for Piano and Orchestra; Rococo: Works by Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Dvořák, Rachmaninoff, and Shostakovich; Tchaikovsky: The Seasons; Romance in F minor; Mozart: Serenata (Eine kleine Nachtmusik | Posthorn | Haffner).

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February 2025 Jazz Record Reviews

Robert Baird, Thomas Conrad Feb 11, 2025 First Published: Feb 11, 2025

Avishai Cohen: Ashes to Gold; Matt Slocum: Lion Dance; John Hollenbeck: Colouring Hockets.

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February 2025 Rock/Pop Record Reviews

Robert Baird, Ray Chelstowski, Andrey Henkin Feb 11, 2025 First Published: Feb 11, 2025

The Violent Femmes: Hallowed Ground, 40th Anniversary Reissue; Christopher Owens: I Want To Run Barefoot Through Your Hair; Iron Maiden: Powerslave (40th Anniversary Edition); Lucinda Williams: Lucinda Williams Sings the Beatles from Abbey Road.

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January 2025 Jazz Record Reviews

Robert Baird, Thomas Conrad Jan 10, 2025 First Published: Jan 10, 2025

Donald Vega: All Is Merry and Bright; Kris Davis Trio: Run the Gauntlet; Sarah Hanahan: Among Giants.

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January 2025 Classical Record Reviews

Jason Victor Serinus, Stephen Francis Vasta Jan 10, 2025 First Published: Jan 10, 2025

Mozart: Piano Concertos Nos.19 & 23, Kristian Bezuidenhout, fortepiano; Freiburger Barockorchester; Dvořák: Legends; Slavonic Rhapsodies, Czech Philharmonic/Tomá Netopil; Evening Songs: Songs by Dvořák, Smetana, Fibich, and Suk, Adam Plachetka, tenor; David vec, piano.

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January 2025 Rock/Pop/World Music Record Reviews

Ray Chelstowski, Jason Victor Serinus Jan 10, 2025 First Published: Jan 10, 2025

Jimi Hendrix: Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision; Wilderado: Talker; Silkroad Ensemble with Rhiannon Giddens: American Railroad.

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December 2024 Classical Record Reviews

Jim Austin, Jason Victor Serinus, Stephen Francis Vasta Dec 12, 2024 First Published: Dec 12, 2024

Ives Denk: The Violin Sonatas; The Piano Sonatas; Mendelssohn: Piano Trios 12; Schoenberg: Pelleas und Melisande; Verklärte Nacht; Sibelius: Violin ConcertoSerenadesHumoresquesEarnest MelodiesSuite; Brian Baumbusch: Polytempo Music.

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December 2024 Jazz Record Reviews

Thomas Conrad Dec 12, 2024 First Published: Dec 12, 2024

Weird Of Mouth: Weird of Mouth; Andrew Hill Sextet Plus Ten: A Beautiful Day, Revisited; Ross McHenry: Waves.

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December 2024 Rock/Pop Record Reviews

Phil Brett, Ray Chelstowski Dec 12, 2024 First Published: Dec 12, 2024

Rex Orange County: The Alexander Technique; Still House Plants: If I Don't Make It, I Love U; Hinds: Viva Hinds.

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Birth of the Blue Listening Session

Sasha Matson Dec 08, 2024 First Published: Dec 08, 2024

On Thursday, December 5, 2024, Miles Davis came back to New York City. Miles was escorted by Acoustic Sounds' Chad Kassem. This "from beyond the grave" appearance was one of the most memorable listening sessions I have ever experienced. Kassem previewed for us his Analogue Productions' issue Miles Davis—Birth of the Blue (Sony/Columbia APJ 172, 2024). The release date is set for December 13th. on 180-gram vinyl and SACD.