John Stein’s “Color Tones,” Rale Micic’s “Night Music” and David Liebman’s “Expansions” are featured in O’s Place Jazz on June 16, 2017. 
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O’s Place Jazz Newsletter reviews Dave Liebman’s ‘Expansions:LIVE’
O’s Notes: “Expansions are a series of open, free form interpretations of classics and originals. Dave Liebman (soprano sax, fl) leads a quintet with Bobby Avey (keyboards), Matt Vashlishan (alto sax, cl, fl), Tony Marino (b) and Alex Ritz (d). There are 14 well-developed songs on two discs, the first is all acoustic and the second, electric. We liked “All Blues”, “Selim” and “Good Bait” on D-1. And we were energized by D-2 especially on “Footprints”, “Ugly Beauty” and “Danse La Le Fueeur”. This album works in part because the Dave sticks close enough to the original themes to help listeners connect while also infusing a generous dose of improvisation. The recording quality is also excellent capturing all of the nuances and air around the instruments.”D. Oscar Groomes
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O’s Place Jazz Newsletter reviews Rale Micic’s “Night Music” CD
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Rale Micic – Night Music 4/3
O’s Notes: Serbian guitarist Rale Micic moved to New York 17 years ago and has made himself a notable part of the jazz scene. He assembles a fusion-based quartet to perform Night Music, a collection of original music with a few well-placed arrangements of Bela Bartók’s classical compositions. As the title suggests, much of the program is soothing ballads featuring Micic’s liquid, warm melodies and a touch of mystery. Among the best selections are “Hotel Insomnia” and “Blue”. Pianist Danny Grissett delivers an explosive solo on the title track, one of the Bartók arrangements that illustrate the lively adventures that can occur after dark. Jonathan Blake (d) and Corcoran Holt (b) also deliver strong support in a fine recording.
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O’s Place Jazz Newsletter reviews Eric Hargett, Kristin Lee Sergeant, Greg Murphy, Tim Ray, AGNZ, Steven Kirby
The O’s Place Jazz Newsletter from Winter 2016 features many artists from Whaling City Sound:
