Dave Stryker, Blue Fire: The Van Gelder Session Review
Dave Stryker, Blue Fire: The Van Gelder Session Review By Jeff Becker Dave Stryker is opening 2026 swinging with Blue Fire: The Van Gelder Session….
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Lisa Hilton, Extended Daydream Review
Lisa Hilton, Extended Daydream Review By Stamish Marcus Pianist and composer Lisa Hilton leads a quintet that values continuity, allowing form, harmony, and ensemble awareness…
The Scott Silbert Quartet, Dream Dancing: Celebrating Zoot Sims at 100
The Scott Silbert Quartet, Dream Dancing: Celebrating Zoot Sims at 100 By Icrom Bigrad Dream Dancing: Celebrating Zoot Sims at 100 is a jazz record…
Tim Richards Trio, Four Aces Review
Tim Richards Trio, Four Aces Review By Stamish Malcuss Four Aces (FMR Records, 2025) marks the fourth piano‑trio statement from veteran British pianist Tim Richards….
John Scofield & Dave Holland, Memories of Home Review
John Scofield & Dave Holland, Memories of Home Review By Jeff Becker Memories of Home is John Scofield and Dave Holland presenting a duo recording…
Nick Biello, New America Review
Nick Biello, New America Review by Jeff Becker Nick Biello has released his third leader album, New America, a six-song set of modern hard-bop explorations. Having honed…
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…
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…