>AMERICANA Arturo Sandoval (N-Coded) The Cuban-born trumpeter plays a Latin-tinged homage to Sting, Al Green and other English-speaking pop and soul stars.
IN HONOR OF DUKE Marcus Roberts (Columbia) The year of endless tributes to Ellington now yields a beaut. The acclaimed young jazz pianist wears Duke's mantle well.
CHARLOTTE CHURCH Charlotte Church (Sony Classical) You've seen her on TV, you heard her first CD. Now with her second album it still boggles the mind to know that this haunting soprano springs from a wee Welsh lass of 13.
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