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Gregory Porter: “Past the Gates of Genres” ║ By Josef Woodard
DownBeat catches up with Gregory Porter in his hometown of Bakersfield, California ,to discuss his sixth studio effort, All Rise. The stunning album, which features original compositions that explore various aspects of love, reflects the singer-songwriter’s gospel roots and his desire to blend genres.
Delfeayo Marsalis: Merchant of Joy ║ By Ted Panken
Dave Liebman: “Conscious of Every Breath” ║ By Bill Milkowski
Lakecia Benjamin: Pursuing a Spiritual Quest ║ By Suzanne Lorge
SPECIAL SECTION: Brass School
• Rex Richardson on practicing for endurance • Ian Cary Master Class • John Raymond Pro Session • Nick Finzer Transcription
Blindfold Test: Paolo Fresu ║ By Dan Ouellette
The Hot Box
Carla Bley/Andy Sheppard/Steve Swallow, Life Goes On (ECM) • Kenny Barron/Dave Holland Trio Featuring Johnathan Blake, Without Deception (Dare2) • Andrea Brachfield, Brazilian Whispers (Origin) • Dayna Stephens Trio, Liberty (Contagious Music)

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