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Album:  Jazz Republic: Taiwan, the United States, and the Freedom of Swing Artist:  Alexis Cole Label:  Tiger Turn Music Websites:  Alexiscole.com Facebook.com/alexiscolefanpage Instagram.com/alexiscole Youtube.com/alexiscole JazzVoice.com Singer-arranger Alexis Cole not only has an attractive voice, she sings songs in a manner that makes them last in the listener's head long after the track has finished.  It is not unusual to find one's self singing the lyrics after the Cole recording has ended.  That is the indelible trait of Alexis Cole's voice. Her 2024 release Jazz Republic: Taiwan, the United States, and the Freedom of Swing shows her accompanied by the Taiwan Jazz Orchestra, directed by Cheng-Yu Jimmy Lee.  The selection of jazz standards and classic pop novelties are some American favorites like Billy Joel's "Uptown Girl" and "I've Grown Accustomed To His Face," a spin on Frederick Loewe and Alan Jay Lerner's "I've Grown Acc...

Album:  Prime Vintage Artist:  Steve Snyder Trio Label:  DPU Records Website:  https://stevesnyder1.bandcamp.com/album/introducing-prime-vintage The Steve Synder Trio, led by pianist Steve Synder, embraces the smooth bluesy soundscapes, whittled by the organ trio format, notably following in the vane of Wes Montgomery, Jimmy Smith, Leon Spencer, and Larry Young.  The trio's debut release Prime Vintage offers Synder the opportunity to present his original work plus his reworking of Leo Nocentelli's score "Message From The Meters."  A prolific improviser, Synder flexes his attributes as a leader and harmonizer, taking cues from his musical influences while branching out on his own, entrusting his imagination and ear for melodious chord patterns to lead him. Accompanied by Joel Tucker on guitar and Kenny Phelps on drums, the Steve Synder Trio take the leap into jazz improvisation, honing an ease of motion that makes their music pleasing. The harmony, which th...

Album:  Tuesday's Child Artist:  Robert Kyle and Alyse Korn Label:  Dark Delishious Music Websites:  ARMusic.org Robertkyle.com Facebook.com/robertkylemusic Facebook.com/alysekornmusic Tuesday's Child , released from Dark Delishious Music, is comprised of nine original compositions written and performed by veteran reed player Robert Kyle and pianist-vocalist Alyse Korn. The songs are lyrical expressions, partnering smooth jazz with Latin swing, ambient aesthetics, and American soul and blues.  Accompanied by Kevin Winard on drums and percussion, Hussain Jiffry and Ahmet Turkmenoglu on bass, and Leonice Shinneman on tabla, each track emanates peace and harmony from every fiber. Kyle's saxophone soliloquy ruminates with a meditative slant in "Your Light," ebbing as Korn's breezy keystrokes amble softly along the melodic course.  The track incites quiet introspection, giving the listener some alone time with private thoughts.  The upbeat stride in Kyle's ...