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Laura Ellis: Jazz in the Shadows—Songs of Film Noir

| January 25, 2016 | 0 Comments
Laura Ellis: Jazz in the Shadows—Songs of Film Noir

The beguiling Ellis channels the atmosphere and dark themes of the music.

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Claudia Koval: With Heart and Soul: A Dedication to My Mother

| December 1, 2015 | 0 Comments
Claudia Koval: With Heart and Soul: A Dedication to My Mother

The strongest and most original performance on the album is “The Shadow of Your Smile.”

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Broadway by the Year: The Broadway Musicals of 1966-1990

| May 17, 2015 | 0 Comments
Broadway by the Year: The Broadway Musicals of 1966-1990

Scott Siegel gathered an extraordinary cast all backed by the band headed by music director Ross Patterson.

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Claudia Koval: A Journey Over 50 Years of Great Music

| October 7, 2014 | 0 Comments
Claudia Koval: A Journey Over 50 Years of Great Music

Claudia Koval has a smooth, creamy voice that lends itself well to singing standards—with delicate delivery featuring gentle jazz licks, precise enunciation and a slight quaver in her voice that adds to the emotional arc of each song.

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