Alexa Tarantino, The Roar and the Whisper Review
Alexa Tarantino, The Roar and the Whisper Review by Jeff Becker With The Roar and the Whisper, Alexa Tarantino unveils her fifth studio album and…
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Wayne Alpern, Gotham Review
Wayne Alpern, Gotham Review by Icrom Bigrad Wayne Alpern’s Gotham presents a compelling exploration of familiar melodies through his distinctive compositional lens. By reimagining thirteen…
DIVA Jazz Orchestra, A Celebration of Maurice Hines, Tappin’ Through Life Review
DIVA Jazz Orchestra, A Celebration of Maurice Hines, Tappin’ Through Life Review By Jeff Becker There are jazz records, and then there are time capsules….
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…
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…