Cuong Vu, The Making of History Meets Pat Metheny
by Jeff Becker Watching the development of an artist over the years is probably one of the most gratifying aspects of being a jazz reviewer. …
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Carter Calvert | Its a Man’s World
by Jeff Becker Carter Calvert is a bonafide vocalist – I say vocalist vs. jazz singer because there is pretty much nothing Calvert cannot sing. …
Chris Ziemba, Manhattan Lullaby
by Jeff Becker The winner of the 2011 Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition, pianist and composer Chris Ziemba is becoming an active presence on the New…
Brian Bromberg, Full Circle
by Jeff Becker Brian Bromberg’s latest CD, Full Circle, is fittingly titled. The long-time and well-received bass player has been virtually absent from the public…
Kristine Mills, BOSSAtoo
by Jeff Becker Brazilian songwriter and vocalist Kristine Mills is at it again, her follow up to Bossanovafied released in 2009 is finally here, and…
Katie Bull | All Hot Bodies Radiate
by Jeff Becker Katie Bull’s new album, The Katie Bull Group Project, All Hot Bodies Radiate feels like the Tori Amos of jazz. Bull born…
Rodrigo Amado, Wire Quartet
by Icrom Bigrad Filled with romping excitement, Rodrigo Amado and Wire Quartet are positively exhilarating and will not disappoint, supported by a wonderful line up…
Larry Corban, The Circle Starts Here
Larry Corban, The Circle Starts Here by Icrom Bigrad New York City based guitarist Larry Corban along with upright bassist Harvie S and drummer Steve…
Jimmy Giuffre, Free Fall
Jimmy Giuffre, Free Fall Review by Jeff Becker The years between the release of Jimmy Giuffre’s ground-breaking 1962 album Free Fall and his return to…
Lage Lund, Foolhardy
Lage Lund, Foolhardy Review by Jeff Becker Guitarist Lage Lund returns to the quartet format with his third leader release for Criss Cross entitled, Foolhardy….