Album reviews: 'Alive at the Vanguard' et al. capture the moment

Besides that work spotlighting Fred Hersch, live performances are on 'Reunion: Live in New York' with Sam Rivers, 'Live at Blue Note' with Bill Frisell, and more. "You've gotta see them live." That's a common response when talking to someone about a new musical discovery. And yet, live albums are viewed with a bit of disdain in the pop and rock realm, where they're often little more than a perfunctory, last-gasp release to fulfill the record company requirement.

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