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….
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Danny Grissett, Travelogue Review
Danny Grissett, Travelogue Review by Stamish Malcuss Danny Grissett’s Travelogue is an album with a refined sonic with touch, taste, and truth. In this latest…
Nina Feldgrill Album Review
Nina Feldgrill Album Review by Icrom Bigrad by Icrom Bigrad There’s a rumble beneath the surface of today’s jazz landscape, and its source is coming…
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…
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….