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Saxophonist Tony Malaby, unlucky at the beginning of the pandemic after catching a very early case of the virus — the subsequent isolation imposed on his playing led him to a unique solution.
The first Take Five of 2022 has two piano legends (Abdullah Ibrahim, Fred Hersch), two R&B confabs (the MTO with Catherine Russell, MoonChild with Lalah Hathaway), and an ambitious tribute to the Borscht Belt (Sam Sadigursky).
The jazz pianist’s first project with a string quartet and rhythm section is thoughtful and comforting, but also rewards repeat listening
Fred Hersch’s new album Breath by Breath is the prolific pianist and composer’s ambitious first pairing of a jazz rhythm section with a string quartet.
This week, reviewers listen to pop sensation Lorde, saxophonist David Liebman, Brazilian great Jose Mauro and Villagers’ Conor O’Brien.