James Zito, Zito’s Jump Review
James Zito, Zito’s Jump Review by Jeff Becker James Zito arrives with more than chops, he brings polish. At 28, the Juilliard-trained guitarist has already…
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Cyrus Chestnut, Rhythm, Melody and Harmony Review
Cyrus Chestnut, Rhythm, Melody and Harmony Review by Jeff Becker Cyrus Chestnut’s Rhythm, Melody and Harmony is an enjoyable and informed set of nine songs…
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…
Ben Markley, Our Walk: Live at Nocturne Review
Ben Markley, Our Walk: Live at Nocturne Review by Stamish Malcuss Ben Markley’s Our Walk: Live at Nocturne captures the warmth, daring, and collective spirit…
Rodney Whitaker, Mosaic: The Music of Gregg Hill Review
Rodney Whitaker, Mosaic: The Music of Gregg Hill Review by Stamish Malcuss Rodney Whitaker, a towering figure in jazz bass performance and education, has long…
Ryan Middagh Jazz Orchestra, Tenor Madness Review
Ryan Middagh Jazz Orchestra, Tenor Madness Review by Icrom Bigrad The Nashville jazz scene adds another big band jewel to its crown with the January…
Jackson Potter, small things Review
Jackson Potter, small things Review Musical Evolution and Mastery in Jackson Potter’s small things By Jeff Becker Jackson Potter’s small things represents a remarkable step…
Charles Lloyd, The Sky Will Be There Tomorrow Review
Charles Lloyd, The Sky Will Be There Tomorrow Review by Icrom Bigrad In the realm of jazz in 2024, few albums have resonated as profoundly…
Rhoda Scott, Ladies & Gentlemen Review
Rhoda Scott, Ladies & Gentlemen Review by Icrom Bigrad In Ladies & Gentlemen, Rhoda Scott and her Lady Quartet mark twenty years of musical camaraderie…
Kenny Barron, Beyond This Place Review
Kenny Barron, Beyond This Place Review by Jeff Becker NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron continues to elevate his legacy with his latest album, Beyond This…