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Don Cheadle's 'Miles Ahead,' First Clip Released, Premieres in 2016 [WATCH]

Earlier this year it was reported that Don Cheadle would be writing, directing, producing and acting in a biopic about Miles Davis entitled 'Miles Ahead.' Now, the first clips from the movie have surfaced and it has many anticipating its premiere in 2016.
By Ian Holubiak

  • Dave Douglas Quintet Release 'Brazen Heart,' on Greenleaf Music [REVIEW]

    Dave Douglas has over 40 CDs and 400 compositions to his credit. He's traversed classical, folk, Balkan music, Klezmer, free improvisation and electronica. He received a Guggenheim Fellowship, an Aaron Copland Award, Grammy nominations and a grant from the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation. He's taken inspiration from literature, politics, dance, film and personal tragedy. 'Brazen Heart' may be his greatest CD of all.
    By Mike Greenblatt

  • Myriam Alter's 'Cross/Ways' on Enja Records [REVIEW]

    Luciano Biondini's accordion catapults Myriam Alter's 'Cross/Ways' (Enja) into the realm of sophisticated nostalgic emotion. Alter has stocked her third album with a Netherlands clarinetist, Belgians on bass and tuba/trombone, a Dutch percussionist and an Italian pianist. It's world-jazz of the highest caliber.
    By Mike Greenblatt