Out Of/Into, Motion I Review
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Ludivine Issambourg, Above the Laws Review
Ludivine Issambourg, Above the Laws Review by Icrom Bigrad Above the Laws is a vibrant and adventurous record that melds Ludivine Issambourg’s masterful flute work…
Juan Perea, Lightkeeper Review
Juan Perea, Lightkeeper Review by Jeff Becker Juan Perea’s Lightkeeper represents a project built from perseverance, passion, and the unyielding spark of musical devotion. At…
Ryan Middagh Jazz Orchestra, Tenor Madness Review
Ryan Middagh Jazz Orchestra, Tenor Madness Review by Icrom Bigrad The Nashville jazz scene adds another big band jewel to its crown with the January…
Renee Rosnes, Crossing Paths Review
Renee Rosnes, Crossing Paths Review Renee Rosnes’ Crossing Paths — A Bold Journey into Brazilian Jazz by Icrom Bigrad Renee Rosnes has long stood as…
Charles Lloyd, The Sky Will Be There Tomorrow Review
Charles Lloyd, The Sky Will Be There Tomorrow Review by Icrom Bigrad In the realm of jazz in 2024, few albums have resonated as profoundly…
Ben Wendel, Understory: Live at the Village Vanguard Review
Ben Wendel, Understory: Live at the Village Vanguard Review by Jeff Becker Ben Wendel’s Understory: Live at the Village Vanguard is a project that shows…
Rhoda Scott, Ladies & Gentlemen Review
Rhoda Scott, Ladies & Gentlemen Review by Icrom Bigrad In Ladies & Gentlemen, Rhoda Scott and her Lady Quartet mark twenty years of musical camaraderie…
Romero Lubambo & Pamela Driggs, Christmastime in Rio Review
Romero Lubambo & Pamela Driggs, Christmastime in Rio Review by Stamish Malcuss Imagine strolling along Rio de Janeiro’s sun-dappled beaches at Christmastime, where the ocean…
Kenny Barron, Beyond This Place Review
Kenny Barron, Beyond This Place Review by Jeff Becker NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron continues to elevate his legacy with his latest album, Beyond This…