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Howard Mandel
REVIEW: Papo Vázquez The Mighty Pirates Troubadours “Chapter 10: Breaking Cover” – Downbeat
By Howard Mandel, Downbeat Papo Vázquez’s Mighty Pirates Troubadours are stirring. The precise, greased-gear ensemble moves through smartly arranged, post-boppishly interpreted jazz with a Latin tinge, and the first six … Read More
10 BEST OF THE YEAR: Geof Bradfield-Ben Goldberg-Dana Hall Trio “General Semantics” & Dave Bryant “Night Visitors” – Jazz Journalist Association
By Howard Mandel, Jazz Journalist Association Yes, it’s hard to select 10 best of the year. Downloads are not making it easier to organize — I’m flooded! Great to have … Read More