By Steve Holtje, eMusic ContributorThis previously unreleased material was recorded for Columbia University radio station WKCR; the sound balance, done on the fly through microphone placement, attains professional quality by the third track. Of course, there are a lot… more »
By Britt Robson, eMusic ContributorThis expansive, 19-song recording is a genuine event for many reasons. For one, it captures Chick Corea live in a small club during a two-week period (at the Blue Note in May of 2010) -… more »
By Michael Azerrad, eMusic ContributorWhen you're a kid, you don't have much of a frame of reference - whatever happens, you just think, well, this must be the way the world is. So I didn't give too much thought… more »
By Kevin Whitehead, eMusic ContributorThe pianist heard on the newly released 2001 solo recital Fred Hersch Plays Jobim may be the best-known Fred Hersch: a consummate player of lyrical ballads, enriching their melodies and chords in subtle ways. He's… more »