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January 19, 2010, 11:59 am

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Jazz is one of my favorite music genres. Subtle and lush or brash and lively, the style encapsulates all kinds …

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January 13, 2010, 9:19 am

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The members of Roman Candle really go all out. It’s lame to have to begin a review with this statement …

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September 2, 2009, 9:11 am

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Sometimes you have to simplify and do whatever the hell you want. Switchfoot had this epiphany shortly before leaving Sony …

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June 10, 2009, 8:34 am

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Sometimes music is more meaningful than any of us realize. If you’re reading this, it’s likely because you dig music, …

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April 22, 2009, 10:39 am

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The old adage that you learn something new every day is true. Recently I learned that Nina Persson, the spritely …

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April 14, 2009, 11:16 am

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The reactions are obviously varied. With a wide assortment of albums sticking out of this music reviewer’s mailbox, it’s bound …

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April 9, 2009, 11:33 am

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People say that experience makes you wiser, that you grow up as you grow older and you’re able to obtain …

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April 3, 2009, 11:05 am

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Anyone who is hip to the Portland (or at least the Pacific Northwest) jazz scene has probably heard of Ben …

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