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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