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Tohpati: Tribal Dance (2014) CD Review CD Review: Indonesian guitarist Tohpati Ario Humoto teams up with former Yellowjackets bass player Jimmy Haslip and former Frank Zappa drummer Chad Wackerman for this jazz-fusion release Tribal Dance.

Bob James & David Sanborn: Quartette Humaine (2013) CD Review CD Review: Bob James and David Sanborn are back together to produce Quartette Humaine, a jazz album featuring James Genus on bass and Steve Gadd on the drums.

Dave Grusin: Mountain Dance CD Review Review: Dave Grusin Mountain Dance CD. This Jazz CD remains one of the first (and best) examples of the potential for recording in the digital domain.

Alien Chatter: Invasion (2007) CD Review CD Review: The Indo-Jazz fusion sound of Alien Chatter Invasion is the product of two superbly talented musicians.

Star Trek First Contact (2012) CD Review CD Review: Star Trek First Contact 2012 Limited Edition. This re-release contains over 30 minutes of additional music not on the original 1996 release. A must for music and Star Trek lovers alike.

Miles Davis: Kind of Blue CD Review (1997 Reissue) CD review of the 1977 Reissue of Miles Davis Kind of Blue. This was such a ground-breaking recording that books have been written about it. Our review discusses the various releases and formats.

Jeff Lorber Galaxy (2012) CD Review Jeff Lorber Galaxy CD is a must purchase for all jazz fusion fans. Great sound and great music.

Grover Washington, Jr.: Winelight (1980) CD Review Grover Washington Jr. Winelight CD is a modern jazz classic with music that instantly recognizable and enjoyed by any jazz, modern pop enthusiast.

Sound of Contact Progressive Rock Band Interview We sat down with Simon Collins and the rest of Sound of Contact brand for an in-depth interview and discuss everything from guitar strings to musical influences.

Mike Stern Big Neighborhood (2009) CD Review I consider Mike Stern- Big Neighborhood CD a “rock-and-roll jazz” genre of music. It's smokin’ hot! A tour-DE-force of recording acumen, and a must purchase for all music lovers.