Dazy's exhilarating 'OUTOFBODY' sustains its quality all the way through

Virginia-based musician James Goodson — aka Dazy — sings most often in a voice that's high and urgent. His version of power pop is noisy, ragged, full of feedback and clatter — and irresistible.

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NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron shines playing solo on 'The Source'

Barron previously recorded most tunes on his album, a few more than once. Now he gives them layers of new meaning and an allusive texture — with occasional hints at Afro-Cuban rhythms and gestures.

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SZA sends out a powerful 'SOS,' mixing pop, hip-hop and R&B

SZA sings and raps fluidly on her latest album, which features frequent medium tempos and romantic imagery that harken back to Luther Vandross, Minnie Riperton and the "Quiet Storm" era of 1980s R&B.

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Jason Moran's new album pays tribute to Black jazz pioneer James Reese Europe

Jazz artist Jason Moran revisits the deep influence of Black composer and bandleader James Reese Europe, best known for serving with the Harlem Hellfighters in World War I.

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