2005-12-22
Austrian improvisational esoteric jazz not really meant for American ears. Purists are not going to like Kelomat’s cynical version of “Giant Steps,” but this group is full of joyful artistic talent, even if it is a bit irreverent. -Pete
VARIOUS ARTISTS
Next Stop...Soweto, Vol. 3: Giants, Ministers and Makers -- Jazz in South Aftrica 1963-1984
THE SOULJAZZ ORCHESTRA
Rising Sun
Various Artists
Monterey Jazz Festival 50th Anniversary All-Stars
ELVIS COSTELLO AND ALLEN TOUSSAINT (“Two-SAHN-t”)
The River in Reverse
NOMO
Newtones
Spanish Harlem Orchestra
United We Swing
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