Tony Lustig | Taking Flight
by Jeff Becker Newcomer Tony Lustig debuts on the scene with a stellar line up of supporting cast members, but don’t let the word newcomer…
Reviews
Asa Trio, Craning
by Jeff Becker Asa Trio emerged onto the scene in 2014 with their release Craning, from a young Icelandic trio. I know I am a…
Bill Evans | Some Other Time: The Lost Session From the Black Forest
by Jeff Becker Many are passionate about the works of Bill Evans, and frankly – its not a stretch to be a fan. It simply…
Mac Gollehon and the Hispanic Mechanics
by Jeff Becker Hard hitting Latin jazz and #EDM combined what?? Oh yes, and only from the master himself trumpeter extraordinaire Mac Gollehon. Many of…
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. …
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…