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…
Modern Jazz
Margherita Fava, Murrina Review
Margherita Fava, Murrina Review by Jeff Becker Margherita Fava’s Murrina is an album shaped by classical bloodlines, American jazz mentorship, and a pianist’s deep commitment to…
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…
Enrique Haneine, Conceivable Directions Review
Enrique Haneine, Conceivable Directions Review By Stamish Malcuss Enrique Haneine’s Conceivable Directions is the product of a deliberately stripped-down, chordless quintet featuring Thomas Heberer on…
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,…
Shawn Purcell, Oblivity Review
Shawn Purcell, Oblivity Review by Jeff Becker Shawn Purcell’s Oblivity is a natural continuation of his previous work and a marked expansion of his compositional…
Kenny Wheeler, Some Days Are Better: The Lost Scores Review
Kenny Wheeler, Some Days Are Better: The Lost Scores Review by Icrom Bigrad Some Days Are Better: The Lost Scores is a chance to hear…
Art Hirahara, Peace Unknown Review
Art Hirahara, Peace Unknown Review by Stamish Malcuss Art Hirahara’s Peace Unknown is a vivid modern jazz program rooted in the rich history of jazz. Drawing…
Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Chris Potter, Larry Grenadier, Eric Harland, First Meeting: Live at Dizzy’s Club Review
Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Chris Potter, Larry Grenadier, Eric Harland, First Meeting: Live at Dizzy’s Club Review by Jeff Becker Great ensemble playing reveals itself in how…
Jaleel Shaw, Painter of the Invisible Review
Jaleel Shaw, Painter of the Invisible Review by Icrom Bigrad Jaleel Shaw is back after a 13-year hiatus with a contemporary spiritual jazz purpose. Painter…