January 2005


Each month we provide a series of CD reviews plus "Star Rated" items.

You can listen to clips of some of our picks. You'll need a RealAudio Player to do this, and you can download by clicking on the following icon:

Our reviewing staff members are:

John Sutherland: John has a keen interest in piano jazz and brings with him a wealth of knowledge in this area.

Robert Fogle: Rob is Director of Musical Services for Fogle Entertainment in Toronto, as well he hosts his own radio programme on CHRY-FM (105.5). His background as a fan, in jazz music is extensive, and he is a serious collector of all genres of the music.

Colin Smith: Colin began his interest in jazz in his native Jamaica, and since settling in Toronto has become more involved in the music he loves. He is the school programme director for the Markham Jazz Festival and hosts his own jazz show on CKLN-FM (88.1).

Bob Eckersley: Bob Eckersley emigrated from England in 1957 and settled in Owen Sound (Northern Ontario), where he worked as an inspector for the government on Highway construction. His interest in jazz started during the war years, and though he is not a trained musicologist, he listens from the heart and judges accordingly.

By way of identification, reviewer's initials are inserted at the end of each review.

Previous Picks


David Murray & The Gwo-Ka Masters
featuring Pharoah Sanders - "Gwotet"

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Highly Recommended

Justin Time JUST 200-2

Hugh Ragin - "Revelation"

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Highly Recommended

Justin Time JTR 8502-2

Rabih Abou-Khalil - "Morton's Foot"

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Highly Recommended

Enja/Justin Time JENJ 3316-2

Abbey Lincoln - "It's Me"

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Highly Recommended

Verve B0001268-02

Sophie Milman - "Sophie Milman"

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Highly Recommended

Linus 2 70029

Marc Jordan - "Make Believe Ballroom"

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Highly Recommended

EMI 72435 98415 2 6


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