Kenny Barron, Songbook Review
Kenny Barron, Songbook Review By Stamish Malcus With Songbook, Kenny Barron positions himself as a pianist supporting a vocal ensemble exploring the structural ingenuity of…
Jazz Vocals
Playing Favorites, Chris Rottmayer Review
Playing Favorites, Chris Rottmayer Review By Icrom Bigrad Playing Favorites is the kind of record where swing, lyricism, and aligned musicianship all intersect. Pianist Chris…
Emmaline, The Christmas Album Review
Emmaline, The Christmas Album Review by Icrom Bigrad Holiday albums arrive every season, and each year it is always enjoyable to hear and feel how…
Kelly Green, Corner of My Dreams Reviews
Kelly Green, Corner of My Dreams Reviews By Stamish Malcuss Kelly Green’s Corner of My Dreams is an album that showcases a singer-pianist and composer…
Lauren Henderson, Sonidos Review
Lauren Henderson, Sonidos Review By Stamish Malcuss Lauren Henderson’s Sonidos, released August 1, 2025 on Brontosaurus Records, is an album built on the heritage of…
Nicholas Payton, TRIUNE Review
Nicholas Payton, TRIUNE Review by Icrom Bigrad To listen to TRIUNE is to witness a convergence of three leaders, three lifelines of modern creative music,…
Deborah Silver, Basie Rocks! Review
Deborah Silver, Basie Rocks! Review by Icrom Bigrad Deborah Silver’s Basie Rocks! (Green Hill Records, 2025) is a high-octane meeting of classic rock and swing-era jazz…
Dee Dee Bridgewater & Bill Charlap, Elemental Review
Dee Dee Bridgewater & Bill Charlap, Elemental Review by Stamish Malcuss The art of the duo album is one of the most exposed and intimate…
Kieran Brown, Loving You Review
Kieran Brown, Loving You Review By Stamish Malcuss For those who believe the American Songbook is a living tradition, not a museum piece, Kieran Brown’s…
The Beveled Edges, I Guess We’re Not Alone Review
The Beveled Edges, I Guess We’re Not Alone Review by Icrom Bigrad Born from a cold New York afternoon and warmed by a shared creative flame,…