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  George Coleman with Strings from George Coleman Label:  HighNote Records Release Date:  August 29, 2025 Website:  http://georgecoleman.com Saxophonist and improviser George Coleman established himself firmly in straight-ahead jazz music's annals as a member of jazz ensembles over a span of 7 decades, beginning with Max Roach in the 1950's and continuing with Miles Davis, Slide Hampton, Charles Mingus, and Betty Carter, to name a few.  Since 1973, Coleman has been focusing on leading his own band and featuring his own original works.  His 20th album George Coleman with Strings sees him accompanied by a 10-piece string arrangement under the direction of Bill Dobbins, and supported by a rhythm section consisting of John Webber on bass, Joe Farnsworth on drums, and David Hazeltine on piano.   Additionally, the project includes percussion virtuoso Café da Silva, whose Latin accents add silky undulations to several of the tunes like Henry Mancini's "...

Album:  The View From The Top Artist:  Gemma Farrell Quintet Label:  Self-Released Website:  http://gemmafarrellmusic.com Gemma Farrell Quintet's second endeavor, The View From The Top , is a modern jazz-leaning recording filled with easy listening scores that complement people's lifestyles.  Based in Australia, saxophonist Gemma Farrell leads her quintet through original works composed by her, showcasing a penchant for hard bop hydraulics, straight-ahead jazz motifs, and improvised spins.  Supported by Sam Hadlow on trombone, Dan Garner on guitar, Kate Pass on bass, and Ryan Daunt on drums, the Gemma Farrell Quintet create a pleasant listening experience. The harmonious communication formed by Farrell and her crew on "Every Year" is reminiscent of luminary voices familiar to audiences like David Brubeck and Thelonious Monk.  The meandering tweets of Farrell's sax infuse bends and curves which keep the track advancing, acting as a thickening agent that...