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Jazz CD Reviews

Reviews, guides and collector notes on jazz CDs.

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The reissue trap: reading jazz liner notes like a pro

Half the bargain-bin reissues hide their real provenance in eight-point type on the back. Here's how to spot a flat transfer before you pay for it.

12 Jun 2026 · 1 min read