Peter Liu | Bamboo Groove
by Jeff Becker Peter Liu though new on the vocal jazz scene, has a unique sensibility to swing. Backed by veteran pianist Peter Hum, bassist…
Jazz Vocals
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…
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…
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:…
Dorothy Doring and Phil Mattson, Compositions by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn.
by Jeff Becker The veteran vocalist Dorothy Doring is a crossover artist who is equally at home with contemporary pop to classic standards having experience…
Diane Reeves | Beautiful Life
by Jeff Becker Just in time for the Valentine season, Diane Reeves delivers with Beautiful Life. Set to release on February 11th, lovers are in…
Tianna Hall, Two For the Road
By Jeff Becker Tianna Hall is back with a new release entitled, Two for the Road. Hall delivers another project filled with a refined, marvelous…
Pecolia Fitts, Lots of Little Goodies
Review By: Jeff Becker Pecolia Fitts was born in Kenly, North Carolina but grew up in New York City. Her interest in music began in…
Beat Kaestli, Invitation
Review by: Jeff Becker The Great American Songbook is the “Bible” for jazz vocalists, regardless of origin or birthplace. Vocalist Beat Kaestli was born in…
Ken Greves, The Face of My Love
by Jeff Becker Specializing in the music of Harold Arlen, influenced by Judy Garland and raised by musician parents, who quickly discovered their son’s fascination…