Anthem (Accretions Records). Review by Carl F Gauze.

After thirty years, music critic Gary Giddins is still listening, still watching, and still… writing a multi-volume biography of your grandma’s favorite crooner, Bing Crosby? Ink 19 sat down with Giddins to talk about the shape of jazz to come.

Jazz luminary Oscar Peterson has died at age 82 in Toronto. James Mann looks at the legendary pianist.

Huge In Japan (Self-Released). Review by Kyrby Raine.

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Horse and Fish (Bar/None). Review by Eric J. Iannelli.

Various Artists (Hyena). Review by Ben Varkentine.

Something for Everyone (Luv N’ Haight/Ubiquity). Review by Bill Campbell.

Brazilian Dreams (Telarc / Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild). Review by Bill Campbell.

Various Artists (Verve). Review by Kurt Channing.

Steve Stav offers his personal musical recipe for love, culling from various music genres and eras, to get your Valentine’s Day headed in the right direction. What, no Barry White?