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Eldar: Complex Improvisation

Sep 20th, 2007 · Born in the Soviet Union only 20 years ago, jazz pianist Eldar Djangirov has captivated audiences worldwide with his remarkable talent. Re-Imagination focuses on his compositions and musicianship while incorporating his re-interpretation of two jazz standards.

Keywords: worldwide · Jazz · Captive · imagination · pianist · talented · composition · Improvises · Soviet Union · Eldar · interpretation · musicianship

Phonograph: Electronica Meets Americana *

Aug 13th, 2007 · The band has carved out a niche that combines indie-rock, experimental electronica and alt-country. Balancing synths and pedal-steel with a twangy roots-pop sensibility, the disc impresses with both the depth of its songwriting and the impeccable musicianship that backs it up.

Keywords: country · indie · songwriter · Americana · electronica · alt · balance · phonograph · Niche · synth · twangy · musicianship

Progressive Rock Gets Mordantly Witty

Jun 4th, 2007 · Porcupine Tree mixes the virtuoso musicianship of progressive rock with modern electronic and guitar effects. The title of its song "Sentimental" takes a sly jab, given its bleak surroundings on Fear of a Blank Planet, the band's saga of numbed-out teens of the future.

Keywords: modern · electronics · songs · Teen · Saga · guitar · Sly · bleak · virtuoso · witty · musicianship · Porcupine Tree

Sean Lennon: More Than a Legend's Son *

Nov 16th, 2006 · With his second solo album in eight years, Sean Lennon returns with Friendly Fire. His parentage is legendary -- and by no means a qualifier for musicianship -- but his beautiful, simple melodies and evocative voice are more than enough for him to make his own mark.

Keywords: legend · album · beautiful · melodies · Sean · lennon · qualifies · Sean Lennon · Friendly Fire · parentage · musicianship