Christopher McBride, Ramon Review
Christopher McBride, Ramon Review by Icrom Bigrad Harlem-based saxophonist Christopher McBride is a versatile musician of many talents, ranging from education and composition to an…
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Arturo O’Farrill, Legacies Review
Arturo O’Farrill, Legacies Review by Jeff Becker Pianist and 8-time GRAMMY-winner Arturo O’Farrill revisits his foremost passion, the piano, in his new Blue Note album,…
Walter Smith III, return to casual Review
Walter Smith III, return to casual Review by Icrom Bigrad Saxophonist and composer Walter Smith III is releasing his Blue Note Records debut with return to…
Billy Childs, The Winds of Change Review
Billy Childs, The Winds of Change Review by Jeff Becker Billy Childs released his third Mack Avenue Records album, The Winds of Change. The 5-time GRAMMY®…
Jason Arkins, In Focus Review
Jason Arkins, In Focus Review by Icrom Bigrad Jason Arkins is a contemporary jazz and fusion composer and saxophonist who is releasing his debut album, In Focus….
Jonathan Mills, No Mentions, No Worries Review
Jonathan Mills, No Mentions, No Worries Review by Jeff Becker Jonathan Mills is a composer, arranger, and drummer based in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition, Mills…
Jim Snidero, Far Far Away Review
Jim Snidero, Far Far Away Review by Jeff Becker Jim Snidero has brought us a new album featuring an all-star quintet. The alto saxophonist is…
Tito Carrillo, Urbanessence
Tito Carrillo, Urbanessence Review by Jeff Becker Tito Carrillo has released his second Origin Records album titled Urbanessence. Carrillo has composed nine originals and included an…
Nicholas Payton, The Couch Sessions
Nicholas Payton, The Couch Sessions Review by Icrom Bigrad Nicholas Payton continues his exploration of playing the trumpet and the piano, Fender Rhodes, and clavinet…
Connie Han, Inanna
Connie Han, Inanna Review by Jeff Becker Connie Han is a jazz pianist and composer with the unique ability to balance technical brilliance and melodic…