Stan Harrison, Some Poor Soul Has a Fire Review
Stan Harrison, Some Poor Soul Has a Fire Review by Jeff Becker With Some Poor Soul Has a Fire, Stan Harrison shapes a universe all…
Modern Jazz
David Weiss Sextet, Auteur Review
David Weiss Sextet, Auteur Review by Icrom Bigrad David Weiss’ Auteur, the latest release with his sextet, hits with the force of a well-honed ensemble…
Philip Weberndoerfer, Tides Review
Philip Weberndoerfer, Tides Review by Jeff Becker Guitarist and composer Philip Weberndoerfer’s debut album, Tides, released on August 23, 2024, via Shifting Paradigm Records, marks…
Dharma Down, Owl Dreams Review
Dharma Down, Owl Dreams Review by Jeff Becker On their debut album, Owl Dreams, Dharma Down delves into a space where modern jazz and ancient…
Walter Smith III, Three of Us Are from Houston and Reuben Is Not Review
Walter Smith III, Three of Us Are from Houston and Reuben Is Not Review by Icrom Bigrad Walter Smith III’s sophomore Blue Note release, Three…
Simon Moullier, Elements of Light Review
Simon Moullier, Elements of Light Review by Icrom Bigrad In Elements of Light, Simon Moullier skillfully bridges tradition and modernity, introducing a unique blend of…
Marquis Hill, Composers Collective: Beyond the Jukebox Review
Marquis Hill, Composers Collective: Beyond the Jukebox Review by Stamish Malcuss Marquis Hill’s latest release, Composers Collective: Beyond the Jukebox, blends jazz tradition with today’s…
Ian Wardenski, Unfoldings Review
Ian Wardenski, Unfoldings Review by Jeff Becker Ian Wardenski’s Unfoldings offers a world of jazz, where spontaneity and structure dance in a delicate balance through…
Chris Rottmayer, Being Review
Chris Rottmayer, Being Review by Jeff Becker In his fourth album, Being, jazz pianist Chris Rottmayer crafts a rich sonic journey of ten songs that…
Jeremy Pelt, Tomorrow’s Another Day Review
Jeremy Pelt, Tomorrow’s Another Day Review by Jeff Becker In his twenty-fourth album as a leader, trumpeter, and composer, Jeremy Pelt embarks on a daring…