Mark Meadows, Something Good
by Jeff Becker Meadows is joined on his sophomore recording Somethin’ Good, with Brent Birckhead on alto sax, Eric Kennedy on drums, Eric Wheeler on…
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Terry Marshall, Arrival
by Icrom Bigrad Composer/Pianist Terry Marshall has put together an enjoyable project entitled, Arrival featuring five original compositions and six well and not so well…
Donna Singer, Destiny, Moment of Jazz
by Icrom Bigrad Destiny, Moment of Jazz is a fine outing by jazz vocalist Donna Singer with longtime collaborator bassist Doug Richards. Destiny, Moment of…
MoFrancesco Quintetto, Maloca
by Jeff Becker Well-crafted and swinging, bassist Francesco Valente presents bits of hard bop mixed with contemporary refrains, coupled with musicianship that sparkles with each…
Patrick Battstone and Richard Poole, The Last Taxi
by Jeff Becker The Last Taxi sports two apt leaders at the helm. Pianist, Patrick Battstone began performing music professionally at the age of 14,…
Joe Beck Trio, Get Me Joe Beck
by Icrom Bigrad Joe Beck – who passed away 6 years ago at age 63, left us with his final recording Get Me Joe Beck,…
Rik Wright, Fundamental Forces, Blue
by Jeff Becker With influences ranging from Jim Hall to Jeff Beck to John Abercrombie, it is only natural that Rik Wright Fundamental Forces, Blue…
Larry Corban, The Circle Starts Here
Larry Corban, The Circle Starts Here by Icrom Bigrad New York City based guitarist Larry Corban along with upright bassist Harvie S and drummer Steve…
Takeshi Asai, French Trio, Vol. 1
by Jeff Becker Takeshi Asai is a jazz pianist and composer that lives and performs in Europe, Asia and the U.S. French Trio, Vol. 1…
Diane Hubka, West Coast Strings
by Jeff Becker Diane Hubka’s newest release, West Coast Strings (SSJ-USA Records, 2013) finds the warm toned singer working with eight West Coast guitarists including:…