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DANIEL LANOIS Belladonna Producer: Daniel Lanois Anti- Release Date: July 12 Daniel Lanois plays the pedal steel guitar to conjure a largely ethereal sound on this trippy instrumental album. The [...]

DAVE LIEBMAN & PHIL HARKOWITZ Manhattan Dialogues Producers: Dave Liebman, Phil Markowitz Zoho Release Date: July 12 Soprano/tenor saxophonist Dave Liebman meets up with pianist Phil Markowitz for sublime duo [...]

PRODUCERS: Brad Mehldau, Matt Pierson Warner Bros. 48608 RELEASE DATE: Feb. 24 After last year's successful electronic-tinged 'Largo' experiment, Brad Mehldau returns to familiar expressive territory: his tried-and-true, straight-up-with-a-twist piano […]

The article profiles jazz vocalist Cassandra Wilson. She narrates about her skill in playing the acoustic guitar. A description of her musical style during her formative recording years is presented. Musicians who influenced her musical career are mentioned. A brief personal background of Wilson is presented. The article also considers the development of her jazz skills while living in New Orleans.

Focuses on the performances of guitarist Marc Ribot with the band Marc Ribot Y Los Cubanos Postizos in New York City, with reference to his love for the music of Cuban singer Arsenio Rodriguez. Reference made to the performances of the band in Cuba in the 40s and early 50s; Details on Robot's command of the Spanish language; Who has inspired the work of Ribot; Career achievements of Ribot; Comments from Ribot. INSET: Bizarro takes.

Profiles music performer John Lee Hooker. Personal background; Entry into the music industry through Elmer Barber; Commitment to music; Styles in singing; Personality traits; Albums; Performances; Future plans.