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MusicAlbum Review: Space Force – EP 1Space Force does not play smooth jazz. Their true genre, Jazz fusion, is easily mistaken for commercial artists like Kenny G (you know, your dentist office’s official soundtrack) but it deserves more credit.Valerie Vampola · Apr 2, 2020MusicAlbum Review: Brian Claxton – When I Get HomeBrian Claxton is one of the Colorado music scene’s most treasured side-men.Valerie Vampola · Jan 14, 2020MusicAlbum Review: David Baker – Minus PianoDavid Baker’s new jazz album “Minus Piano” is just that. A trio without a piano, or any chordal instrument. Ironically, Baker chose to feature songs written by famous pianists. Without the density of a chordal instrument, the arrangements allow space, demonstrating that bells and whistles can drown-out the tune itself. Baker plays Jay’s Bistro in Fort Collins August 23 & 24, and at Tower 56 in Greeley on August 29.Valerie Vampola · Aug 19, 2019