Vocal
'REVIEW: The Fred Hersch Trio, 'Sunday Night at the Vanguard,' Palmetto Records
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'REVIEW: Ashleigh Smith, 'Sunkissed,' Concord Records
The Concord Records debut of Dallas singer-songwriter Ashleigh Smith, 27, has been highly anticipated ever since she won the 2014 Sarah Vaughan International Vocals Competition. 'Sunkissed' tops all expectations. It's that good. -
'REVIEW: Will Calhoun, 'Celebrating Elvin Jones,' Motema Music
Let me reserve a spot on my 2016 Top 10 right now! Living Colour drummer Will Calhoun was always more than metal. 'Celebrating Elvin Jones' (Motema Music) has the drummer with keyboardist Jan Hammer, superstar bassist Christian McBride, saxophonist Antoine Roney and pianist Carlos McKinney, all of whom have played with Mr. Jones.