On “The Fisherman,” pastor Scott Austin indulges in his side gig as frontman of a local rock band.
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The Midnight Sconce gets into the groove on ‘Awaken’
The Rochester rock quartet The Midnight Sconce rides mystical 1970s vibes on this cut recorded with Wicked Squid’s Josh Pettinger.
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With ‘Roll the Credits,’ Danielle Ponder delivers another potent, catchy single
The golden Rochester soul singer continues to shine on her latest anthem of self-empowerment.
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The Mighty High & Dry’s new live album is vibrant take on rock ‘n’ roll
Led by Alan Murphy, this Rochester band churns out original songs with authentic classic-rock style in this collection of live recordings.
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Rochester pianist Ben Miller explores mystical concepts on ‘Feathers of Ma’at’
The jazz musician’s first album is an auspicious collection of hard-bop originals with esoteric themes.
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Russell Scarbrough Big Band finds ‘Fun Times’ in adversity
Those who think nothing good came out of the pandemic haven’t heard “Fun Times,” the new album by the Russell Scarbrough Big Band, released June 1. When Covid-19 hit, Scarbrough, who is assistant professor of jazz studies at Houghton University and leads jazz ensembles at Houghton and Canisius College, suddenly had some time on his […]
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Nick Finzer brings philosophical perspective to jazz on ‘Dreams, Visions, Illusions’
On his newest album, the Eastman School of Music alumnus is a triple threat as trombonist, composer, and arranger.
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Eastman School professor Nicole Cabell stars in world premiere opera recording
“The Anonymous Lover” is the only surviving opera of Black composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, a contemporary of Mozart.
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Swim in an ocean of noise on ‘Aloha From Beastview Maul’
Expect the unexpected on experimental noise duo Beastview Maul’s latest collection.
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Eastman School alumnus leads important choral album
Malcolm J. Merriweather conducts the music of largely unsung Black composer Margaret Bonds.
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Free Casino melds busy guitars with contemplative moments on ‘Beggar’s Pitch’
Two thirds of this Rochester-born rock band have relocated to Brooklyn, but that hasn’t tampered with Free Casino’s quirky, clever sound.
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Dyspläcer’s ‘Temple Heights’ is a heavy metal throwback
Heavy metal band Dyspläcer’s debut album is over-the-top, indulgent, and pitch-perfect.
