Alex Apolo Ayala, Afro-Puerto Rican Jazz Review
Alex “Apolo” Ayala, Afro-Puerto Rican Jazz Review By Jeff Becker Alex “Apolo” Ayala emerges from San Juan’s vibrant musical environment, where bomba and plena pulse…
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Masha Campagne, Alegre Menina Review
Masha Campagne, Alegre Menina Review by Stamish Malcuss With Alegre Menina, vocalist‑arranger Masha Campagne presents a nine-song program filled with Brazilian songcraft blending with contemporary jazz finesse….
Sullivan Fortner, Southern Nights Review
Sullivan Fortner, Southern Nights Review by Jeff Becker There is something about the sound of a piano jazz trio that has never played together before…
Randy Hoexter, Tomorrowsville Review
Randy Hoexter, Tomorrowsville Review By Jeff Becker Atlanta-based jazz pianist, composer, and educator Randy Hoexter returns with Tomorrowsville, a creative collection of modern jazz compositions….
Sharel Cassity, Gratitude Review
Sharel Cassity, Gratitude Review By Jeff Becker Gratitude is an album by saxophonist Sharel Cassity released on March 28, 2025, under Sunnyside Records. Cassity, known…
Geoffrey Dean Quartet, Conceptions Review
Geoffrey Dean Quartet, Conceptions Review by Jeff Becker Dr. Geoffrey Dean, the Washington, D.C.-based jazz pianist, composer, and educator, continues to carve his name into…
Rick Roe, Tribute: The Music of Gregg Hill Review
Rick Roe, Tribute: The Music of Gregg Hill Review by Icrom Bigrad Rick Roe’s latest release, Tribute: The Music of Gregg Hill, celebrates the creative…
Kaisa’s Machine, Moving Parts Review
Kaisa’s Machine, Moving Parts Review by Stamish Malcuss Kaisa Mäensivu’s Kaisa’s Machine returns with Moving Parts, a seven-song album that blends the sonic landscapes of…
Ermelinda Cuellar, Under a Lavender Sky Review
Ermelinda Cuellar, Under a Lavender Sky Review by Jeff Becker Texan-Peruvian vocalist Ermelinda Cuellar’s latest project, Under a Lavender Sky, elegantly captures the fusion of…
Steve Smith, New Perspective Review
Steve Smith, New Perspective Review by Jeff Becker Steve Smith and Vital Information’s New Perspective is an invitation to revisit the past through a transformative lens…