Silvano Monasterios, The River Review
Silvano Monasterios, The River Review by Stamish Malcuss Silvano Monasterios has long established himself as a pianist, composer, and arranger capable of sculpting rich emotional…
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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…
Jo-Yu Chen, Rendezvous: Jazz Meets Beethoven, Tchaikovsky & More Review
Jo-Yu Chen, Rendezvous: Jazz Meets Beethoven, Tchaikovsky & More Review by Icrom Bigrad On Rendezvous: Jazz Meets Beethoven, Tchaikovsky & More, pianist Jo-Yu Chen extends…
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…
Shiri Zorn & George Muscatello Featuring: Mauricio Zottarelli, Looking for Light Review
Shiri Zorn & George Muscatello Featuring: Mauricio Zottarelli, Looking for Light Review by Stamish Malcuss Looking for Light presents a captivating blend of jazz, Latin,…
Alex Apolo Ayala, Afro-Puerto Rican Jazz Review
Alex “Apolo” Ayala, Afro-Puerto Rican Jazz Review By Jeff Becker Alex “Apolo” Ayala emerges from San Juan’s vibrant musical environment, where bomba and plena pulse…
Masha Campagne, Alegre Menina Review
Masha Campagne, Alegre Menina Review by Stamish Malcuss With Alegre Menina, vocalist‑arranger Masha Campagne presents a nine-song program filled with Brazilian songcraft blending with contemporary jazz finesse….
Randy Hoexter, Tomorrowsville Review
Randy Hoexter, Tomorrowsville Review By Jeff Becker Atlanta-based jazz pianist, composer, and educator Randy Hoexter returns with Tomorrowsville, a creative collection of modern jazz compositions….
Sharel Cassity, Gratitude Review
Sharel Cassity, Gratitude Review By Jeff Becker Gratitude is an album by saxophonist Sharel Cassity released on March 28, 2025, under Sunnyside Records. Cassity, known…
Geoffrey Dean Quartet, Conceptions Review
Geoffrey Dean Quartet, Conceptions Review by Jeff Becker Dr. Geoffrey Dean, the Washington, D.C.-based jazz pianist, composer, and educator, continues to carve his name into…