Johnson, Martin

September 8, 2025

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Harpist Brandee Younger embraces a broad range of jazz on 'Gadabout Season'

Younger follows in the footsteps of greats like Dorothy Ashby and Alice Coltrane, using her instrument in many styles of jazz and pop music.

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Martin Johnson

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June 20, 2025

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Mary Halvorson's 'About Ghosts' captures the defining trends of jazz in the 2020s

Guitarist and composer Halvorson arrived on the jazz scene in the mid 2000s with a virtuosity that commanded attention. Her current sextet, called Amaryllis, features a stellar cast of musicians.

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Martin Johnson

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May 27, 2025

08:00

Accordionist Will Holshouser goes solo — and soulful — on 'The Lone Wild Bird'

Holshouser turned to accordion when a college pal gave him one as a gift. Martin Johnson reviews his latest album.

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Harpist Brandee Younger embraces a broad range of jazz on 'Gadabout Season'

Mary Halvorson's 'About Ghosts' captures the defining trends of jazz in the 2020s

Accordionist Will Holshouser goes solo — and soulful — on 'The Lone Wild Bird'

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