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'REVIEW: Daniel Meron, 'Sky Begins,' Self-Released

Daniel Meron, after serving in the Israeli military, won a full scholarship to Berklee in Boston before settling in Brooklyn where he is part of a burgeoning jazz scene. His 2010 'Directions' captured the imagination of the jazz world. Now, with singer wife Maia Karo, Meron has settled into a sophisticated piano-trio-with-vocals-groove. It is here that the 'Sky Begins.'
By Mike Greenblatt

  • 'REVIEW: Dobrek Bistro, 'Featuring David Krakauer,' DobRecords (Austria)

    The multi-culti world action on Dobrek Bistro's 'With David Krakauer' (DobRecords, Austria) is a cure for the 2016 rock blahs. The entertainment value, action-packed jamming and Middle Eastern flavor alone will have you speechless after but mere minutes. The first listen alone is worth the price of admission. All repeated listenings are free!
    By Mike Greenblatt

  • 'REVIEW: Branford Marsalis Quartet with Kurt Elling, 'Upward Spiral,' Marsalis Music/Okeh Records

    The more passionate fans of saxophonist Branford Marsalis might be disappointed with 'Upward Spiral' (Marsalis Music/Okeh Records) because this could be construed as a Kurt Elling vocalese CD with the quartet merely backing him up. Elling achieves a strong Chet Baker nodding-out-on-heroin style, true, and Branford is still one of today's greats, but the news of a new Branford was more exciting than actually listening to the new Branford.
    By Mike Greenblatt
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