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4 out of 5 stars.The in-demand US singer-songwriter’s second album takes its cue from her Jamaican heritage
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4 out of 5 stars.Recorded in Aix where the work was premiered, with the composer himself conducting, the beauty of George Benjamin’s instrumental lines shine with this excellent cast
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4 out of 5 stars.Alexis Petridis's album of the weekTindersticks: Soft Tissue review – still ruling their own twilit world after 30 years
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4 out of 5 stars.
Etienne Charles: Creole Orchestra review – jazz trumpeter’s big band dream come true
4 out of 5 stars.The Trinidad-born musician and his 22-piece ensemble excel in all styles, from Benny Goodman and Eartha Kitt to Charles’s own Carib-flavoured compositions
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3 out of 5 stars.An album of lofty intentions and muttered musings from the dance artist de jour is saved by a gift for a nagging hook and uplifting melody
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4 out of 5 stars.
Nala Sinephro: Endlessness review – cosmic jazz musician’s cycle-of-life meditation
4 out of 5 stars.The harpist-composer follows her remarkable debut with 10 lush, spacey electro-acoustic tracks featuring guests such as Nubya Garcia -
4 out of 5 stars.(Featuring possibly his best track yet, the North Carolina guitarist-songwriter goes to the sparse and seamy side on this worthy successor to Boat Songs
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4 out of 5 stars.With a half-new lineup, the US rock band’s first album of new material since 2015 finds them in dreamy, reflective mode
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3 out of 5 stars.
72 Preludes: Chopin, Scriabin, Yashiro album review – Fujita’s no-frills approach brings care and clarity
3 out of 5 stars.Fujita’s attention to detail serves the Scriabin miniatures well, although the Chopin needs more character
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The composer’s 1849 work is one of extremes, but Mark Elder, the LSO and a top cast give as good as they get in this live recording