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John Stein | Among Friends
May 27, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Chris White, Fay Whittaker, John SteinJohn Stein’s Among Friends is a heartfelt archival release that captures the guitarist in an intimate, formative setting. Recorded in 1997 in Stein’s living room and office using borrowed equipment from Berklee College of Music, where he was a professor, the sessions feature cellist Chris White ...
Kristina Koller | Walk On By
May 21, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Cory Cox, Fima Chupakhin, James Robbins, Kristina KollerKristina Koller’s Walk On By offers a fresh and contemporary reinterpretation of Burt Bacharach’s timeless compositions. Collaborating with pianist and Rhodes player Fima Chupakhin, bassist James Robbins, and drummer Cory Cox, Koller infuses the classic melodies with elements of jazz, soul, and ...
Jordan Vanhemert | Survival of The Fittest
May 19, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Helen Sung, Jordan VanHemert, Lewis Nash, Michael Dease, Rodney Whitaker, Terell StaffordJordan VanHemert’s Survival of the Fittest is a compelling post-bop statement that channels personal adversity into musical resilience. Joined by an elite ensemble with Terell Stafford on trumpet, Michael Dease on trombone, Helen Sung on piano, Rodney Whitaker on bass, and Lewis Nash on drums, ...
Ellie Martin | Morning Glories
May 10, 2025 / No CommentsEllie Martin’s Morning Glories is a heartfelt exploration of motherhood, weaving together themes of resilience, transformation, and joy through a rich tapestry of jazz. Martin’s vocals, both tender and commanding, are complemented by the nuanced performances of Peter Eldridge on ...
Dave Sharp Worlds Quartet & Elden Kelly | Catalyst: The Music of Gregg Hill
May 9, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Dave Sharp, Elden Kelly, Gregg Hill, Henrik Karapetyan, Igor Houwat, Mike ListDave Sharp Worlds Quartet & Elden Kelly’s Catalyst: The Music of Gregg Hill is a vibrant fusion of global rhythms and jazz improvisation, showcasing the evocative compositions of Gregg Hill. Bassist Dave Sharp leads the ensemble with his dynamic playing, joined by Elden Kelly on ...
Dave Bass | Trio Nuevo, Vol 2
May 6, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Dave Bass, Steve Helfand, Tyler MilesPianist and composer Dave Bass leads a dynamic ensemble featuring bassist Tyler Miles and drummer Steve Helfand through a vibrant exploration of jazz textures and rhythms on Trio Nuevo, Vol 2. Unlike his previous effort, this production does not include vocalists, but focuses on the trio which ...
Shiri Zorn & George Muscatello | Looking For The Light
May 6, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: George Muscatello, Mauricio Zottarelli, Shiri ZornOn Looking for the Light, vocalist Shiri Zorn and guitarist George Muscatello, joined by percussionist Mauricio Zottarelli, craft a compelling fusion of jazz traditions and global influences. Zorn’s luminous soprano navigates familiar standards with inventive phrasing and fearless ...
Adrian Galante | Introducing Adrian Galante
April 25, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Adrian Galante, Alex Frank, Joe LaBarbera, Larry Koonse, Tamir HendelmanAdrian Galante’s debut, Introducing Adrian Galante, is a beautifully mature musical statement from the young Australian clarinetist and pianist, capturing a vintage aesthetic with modern flair. Joined by an exceptional LA ensemble featuring pianist Tamir Hendelman, guitarist Larry Koonse, ...
Jed Levy | Faces and Places
April 25, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Alvester Garnett, Jed Levy, Luis Perodomo, Peter SlavovOn Faces and Places, saxophonist Jed Levy crafts an evocative and wide-ranging musical journey that reflects both his lyrical storytelling and adventurous spirit. Backed by a top-notch ensemble of Luis Perodomo on piano, Peter Slavov on bass, and Alvester Garnett on drums, Levy’s compositions ...
Jeffrey Gimble | Brand New Key
April 22, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Dan Schnelle, David Robaire, Jeffrey Gimble, Josh Nelson, Larry KoonseBrand New Key from Jeffrey Gimble is an engaging and eclectic blend of jazz, pop, and soul influences that showcases his vocal dexterity and interpretive flair. Backed by an accomplished ensemble featuring pianist Josh Nelson, guitarist Larry Koonse, bassist David Robaire, and drummer Dan ...
