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GARY BURTON ~ NEXT GENERATION CONCORD 013431227724 (Barcode: 013431227724) ~ USA ~ Jazz Recorded: 2004 Released: 2005 This is an album by American vibraphonist / composer / bandleader Gary BurtonFind albums by this artist, recorded in a quintet setting with four young Jazz prodigies: guitarist Julian LageFind albums by this artist, Ukrainian (resident in US) pianist Vadim NeselovskyiFind albums by this artist, bassist Luques CurtisFind albums by this artist and drummer James WilliamsFind albums by this artist. The album presents ten tracks, two each composed by Lage and Neselovskyi, one by Curtis and the rest are by other composers. The music is all modern acoustic Jazz, elegantly performed by the young talented musician and Burton, the Mentor. The compositions are all melody based and stay within the American Jazz mainstream convention, but Burton’s wonderful and elegant performances elevates the music to an Artistic level, anticipated from every recording featuring his talents. Overall, although an experiment of sorts, to play with musicians at the early stages of their career, to result is a rewarding musical experience and a fond documents of Burton’s creativity in the last decade of his activity.

Updated: 19/09/2026Posted: 19/09/2026

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CECILE MCLORIN SALVANT ~ MELUSINE NONESUCH 075597906400 (Barcode: 075597906400) ~ UK ~ Jazz Recorded: 2022 Released: 2023 This is the 7th album by American Jazz vocalist Cecile McLorin SalvantFind albums by this artist. She is accompanied by keyboardists Sullivan FortnerFind albums by this artist and Aaron DiehlFind albums by this artist, bassists Paul SikivieFind albums by this artist and Luques CurtisFind albums by this artist, drummers Kyle PooleFind albums by this artist and Obed CalvaireFind albums by this artist and a few guest musicians. The album presents fourteen tracks, several of which are originals by Salvant. The lyrics are primarily in French, which is Salvant’s mother tongue, and the entire album is based on a 14th Century French legend. This the most complex, advanced and ambitious album by Salvant to date, and it offers a rather strange amalgam of European Folklore, Cabaret, Classical and Jazz, which is definitely subtler and often only inclined here, but it enables the listener to discover previously less prominent aspects of Salvant’s persona as an Artist and musical range. The result is certainly highly impressive and deeply moving, which in retrospect is not that surprising. Although closer to French chanson than Jazz per se, this is a superb album in every respect. Overall, this is an excellent (almost) vocal Jazz album by one of its best American representatives on the contemporary vocal Jazz scene, who constantly keeps developing her Art. Like all of her albums, it is a no brainer for every Jazz lover, especially those who enjoy female vocals recordings. Wholeheartedly recommended!

Updated: 04/06/2026Posted: 04/06/2026

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