Latin Jazz meets Opera, the new album from Christopher Sánchez, does not disappoint. It is a unique blend of Latin jazz, ballroom dance, and Italian opera combined with Caribbean rhythm, jazz energy, and operatic drama in an elegant package. The songs that have been chosen for the album are all incredibly appealing, with arrangements that … Continue reading
Come To Me, the new release from Carmen Ratti Band featuring Jill Dineen, is a satisfying mix of soul, gospel, funk, and modern blues. It delivers 11 tracks, full of heart, soul, and a band that plays together with a consistently aligned musical coordination that is refreshing. These are players who clearly appreciate each other, … Continue reading
When’s the last time you played a jazz album and discovered an entirely new experience from a song you grew up with and thought you knew everything about? I’m talking about my response to Kathy Ingraham’s performance of the Aerosmith classic “Dream On” that opens her new album, Jazz Dreams. The track sets the tone … Continue reading
Musicians: Tomas Janzon – guitar; Nedra Wheeler – bass; Tony Austin – drums (tracks 1–6); Chuck McPherson – drums (tracks 7–10). Sometimes a guitar is not just a guitar. Depending on the song, Tomas Janzon plays guitar as if he’s playing every instrument around. There’s a specific quality to each performance that imbues the song … Continue reading
Tommy Paul, currently the third-ranked American men’s tennis player The results for the US Men’s Clay Court Championshipsin Tennis are [4] Tommy Paul (USA) d. Roman Andres Burruchaga (Argentina) 61 36 75. The final took place last Sunday, April 5, 2026 at the River Oaks Country Club. Sunday’s championship match marked the first career meeting … Continue reading
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