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Ben Cassara: B’day Celebration!

He showed his fine acting skills as well as his musicianship.

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Terry Gibbs Legacy Band: The Terry Gibbs Songbook

The feel is classic rather than contemporary. The musicians are top notch, and who would be a better choice for vocals than Danny Bacher.

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Eric Comstock, Sean Smith, Barbara Fasano

Eric Comstock and a piano—what a perfect combination! Sean Smith’s does remarkable work on bass. Barbara Fasano displays beautiful vocals.

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The Rebecca Kilgore Trio Vol. 1

Phrasing is supple, affectation free.

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Nov. 14: Danny Bacher & Marilyn Maye

Infectiously upbeat.

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Danny Bacher: Still Happy

Infectiously upbeat, a tonic in these times.

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Sept. 30: Danny Bacher

Real and refreshing.

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Nicki Parrott

Parrott’s vocals are accomplished and her bass playing is top-drawer.

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Jessica Molaskey: Portraits of Joni

She makes each song distinctly her own.

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July 20 & 21: Jazz in July

Honoring Frank Loesser & Cole Porter.

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