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My daily dose. The Rippingtons, Kilimanjaro

Josh Lawrence, Philly Twisted was released on September 18, 2026. "Philly Twisted, his eighth release for Posi-Tone Records, is a lively, affectionate and thoroughly swinging salute to the city that adopted the trumpeter and helped shape him into the musician he is today." You can read the rest of the review here...

Denise Donatelli, Take My Breath away was released on August 14, 2026. "Long admired for her warm, expressive tone and interpretive depth, Donatelli sounds completely at home here, shaping each lyric with the kind of emotional precision that doesn’t call attention to itself, yet lingers long after the final note." You can read the rest of the review here...

Jocelyn Gould, So Delighted was released on October 9, 2026. "The album brings together five original compositions and five standards, with contributions from saxophonist Christine Jensen, trumpeter Jonathan Challoner and guitarist Joey Landreth. Gould makes no secret of her influences, among them Grant Green, Wes Montgomery, Kenny Burrell and, above all, Jimmy Smith." You can read the rest of the review here...

Ekep Nkwelle, Caged Bird was released on September 25, 2026. "Nkwelle built up an imposing résumé before any major recording release, but has finally recorded her debut album. Titled Caged Bird, on the record Nkwelle mostly explores the African-American musical heritage—gospel, jazz, R&B, blues—but with a fresh, youthful perspective. She frequently shows off her impressive, dynamic vocal range but without overwhelming the material or her accompaniment. For such a young vocalist (27 at the time of the album's release), Caged Bird is remarkably self-assured, blooming with the promise of a long career to come and bursting with present-day immediacy." You can read the rest of the review here...

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My daily dose. The Rippingtons, Moonlighting (album)

Bobby Watson, Continuum was released on October 2, 2026. "From his years as a Jazz Messenger with Art Blakey through decades leading his own Horizon group, alto saxophonist Bobby Watson has remained a vital force in contemporary jazz. He has long embraced the vision and responsibility of nurturing the next generation, welcoming fresh voices while remaining firmly rooted in the values of his music." You can read the rest of the review here...

Boney James, A Simple Man was released on October 2, 2026. "Thirty-five years and twenty albums into his career, saxophonist Boney James is still thinking about melody, sound and how to get better at his instrument. On A Simple Man (Concord Jazz, 2026), he draws on the R&B and soul music that shaped him while continuing to explore the jazz vocabulary that has long been part of his musical life." You can read the rest of the review here...

My daily dose. The Rippingtons, Open Road (album)

My daily dose. The Rippingtons, True Stories (album)

My daily dose. The Rippingtons, Fountain of Youth (album)

My cardio and leg day entertainment. The Highwaymen, Live at The Nassau Coliseum (full concert)

Four80East, Four On The Floor (album)

My daily dose. The Rippingtons, Built To Last (album) No love for Teddy Roosevelt?