This world-premiere recording of two chamber masterpieces by Philadelphia native son Vittorio Giannini definitely rates a “Wow!” When I aired his…

When it comes to music, you can easily get burned by judging a book by its cover. In the case of The Cookers' Believe album, it is safe to follow your gut…

Think you know your Verdi operas? With this month’s selection, featuring the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra with Jose Serebrier on the podium, you might…

What would happen if an inventive jazz record label decided to blend a great singer of standard-pop ballads with an outstanding jazz pianist? The two…

Vocalist and composer Gregory Porter has released his much-awaited sophomore album, Be Good, the follow-up to Water, which made huge waves in the jazz…

Even some jazz cognoscenti may not be familiar with the name of Joe Magnarelli...but that's not Joe's fault. He's been playing a heap of trumpet since…

If you enjoy wind band music of the toe-tapping and head-bobbing variety, or appreciate Pennsylvania musical history, you're sure to be delighted and…

Cinque: Catch A CornerJoey DeFrancesco, Steve Gadd, Peter Cardinali, Robi Botos, John JohnsonA new musical project is always an easy sell in our area when…

Soliloquy: Music of Mark HagertyTracy Richardson, harpsichordDouglas McNames, celloMark Hagerty's music is smart and sneaky. Let's start with sneaky. He…

Best of Lena HorneLena Horne lived to be a legend in her own time. She was 92 years old when she departed a little over two years ago. She lived a long…