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Melissa Tham: The Singlish-speaking jazz singer
May 22, 2015SINGAPORE — When we heard jazz artiste Melissa Tham perform with the Christy Smith Quartet at the Singapore International Jazz Festival earlier this year, the singer’s rich, emotive vocals made jazz music seem far ...
Joey Alexander – My Favorite Things
May 22, 2015(Motema) There’s no getting around the fact that pianist Joey Alexander is 11-years old. He is also one of the most phenomenal musical newcomers to ever hit the scene. As his debut recording My Favorite Things ...
NYT Saxophonist-Composer Bob Belden Dies at 58
May 21, 2015Bob Belden, a jazz saxophonist, composer, arranger, bandleader and record producer who was both a historian of the music and a force in moving it forward, died on Wednesday in Manhattan. He was 58 He died three days ...
Enoch Smith Jr. – Misfits II
May 19, 2015(Misfitme Music) Pianist-composer Enoch Smith, Jr. is back with another outstanding production. Misfits II is a bit of a departure from its predecessor, which focused primarily on the artist’s own ...
Kevin Stout & Brian Booth – Color Country
May 15, 2015(Up Creek Music) Brian Booth and Kevin Stout transform their love of Utah’s wild places into outstanding music on their latest. Color Country marks their 4th recording together, with both musicians ...
David Berkman – Old Friends and New Friends
May 8, 2015(Palmetto) Pianist David Berkman’s Old Friends and New Friends is one of those recording that is an absolute delight to listen to. Berkman’s playing on the tunes is like watching a painting in progress ...
Russ Nolan – Call It What You Want
May 1, 2015(Rhinocerruss) Saxophonist Russ Nolan is back with an entertaining work of outstanding musicianship. Call It What You Want is comprised almost exclusively of Nola’s own compositions, with a complimentary nod ...
The Dan Brubeck Quartet – Celebrating The Music and Lyrics of Dave & Iola Brubeck
April 28, 2015(Blue Forest Records) Drummer Dan Brubeck pays loving and fantastic tribute to the musical partnership of his parents. Celebrating The Music and Lyrics of Dave and Iola Brubeck features the son of the loving jazz ...
Ben Wolfe- The Whisperer
April 21, 2015(Positone) Bassist Ben Wolfe shows off his considerable chops as composer as well as musician on his latest production. The Whisperer is an excellent collection of swinging uptempo grooves and beautiful ...
Javier Vercher – Wish You Were Here
April 10, 2015(Musikoz) Saxophonist Javier Vercher blends the sound of the avant-garde with the more traditional fair for a thoroughly enticing recording. Wishing You Were Here is a compelling document of the compositional and ...
