Listening Report: Samantha Fierke Swings Out Of the Gate With Compelling New Jazz Album, Mirage
Mark Smotroff enjoys fresh sounds from a fine new jazz talent…
First Time CD Release Of 1994 Montreux Jazz Festival Concert by Superstar Supergroup Rite Of Strings Features Jean-Luc Ponty, Al Di Meola and Stanley Clarke
Mark Smotroff relishes the wonders of incredibly talented musicians inspiring one another…
The Beatles Revolver: Super Deluxe Edition Boxed CD Set Showcases Pivotal Creative Period, Features Brand New Stereo Mix Of Landmark Album
Mark Smotroff explores an old favorite with fresh eyes and ears…
Listening Report: Ella Fitzgerald At The Hollywood Bowl
Mark Smotroff sets the wayback machine to appreciate a 21st century release…
Listening Report: Robert Fripp’s Exposures 32-Disc Boxed Set (Part 1, A Frippertronics Primer, Surround Sound & More)
Mark Smotroff takes a very deep dive into an academia-worthy artistic profile…
Listening Report: Elton John’s Madman Across The Water 50th Anniversary Boxed Set Preview (Part 2: Demos & More)
Mark Smotroff continues exploring an expanded edition of one of his favorite albums…
Record Store Day Preview: Bill Evans Live In Buenos Aires, 1973/1979
Mark Smotroff appreciates the between-the-lines recordings from his favorite artists…