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Romare Bearden and All That Jazz
March 24, 2025 / No CommentsAs far as we know, Romare Bearden made no works of art during his nine-month stay in Paris in 1950. And yet, it may have been one of the most creative periods of his life. Read More
Lorraine Feather | The Green World
March 21, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Charlie Bisharat, Chuck Bergeron, Dafnis Prieto, Dave Grusin, Eddy Arkin, Grant Geissman, Jacob Braun, Lorraine Feather, Michael Shapiro, Michael Valerio, Russell Ferrante, Shelly BergLorraine Feather’s The Green World showcases her distinctive blend of insightful lyricism and jazz sensibility. Collaborating with longtime partner Eddie Arkin, Feather crafts songs that delve into personal and abstract themes with humor and irony. The album features contributions from ...
Juan Perea | Lightkeeper
March 20, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Dean Brown, Eric Marienthal, Gary Haase, Hadrien Feraud, Janek Gwizdala, Jimmy Haslip, Juan Perea, Steve Thornton, Tom BrechtleinAt 68, pianist and composer Juan Perea makes a compelling recording debut with Lightkeeper, an album that seamlessly blends jazz, Latin, and contemporary influences. Perea’s piano and keyboard artistry are complemented by an ensemble of distinguished musicians, including guitarist Dean ...
Rodney Jordan | Memphis Blue
March 18, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Louis Heriveaux, Mark Sterbank, Melvin Jones, Quentin E. Baxter, Rodney JordanRodney Jordan’s Memphis Blue is a powerful testament to the bassist’s deep connection to the blues and swing traditions of his Memphis roots. Backed by an exceptional lineup featuring pianist Louis Heriveaux, trumpeter Melvin Jones, tenor saxophonist Mark Sterbank, and drummer Quentin E. ...
Steve Allee Big Band | Naptown Sound
March 14, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Chip McNeil, Derrick Gardner, Jeremy Allen, Jim Pugh, John Raymond, Sandy Williams, Steve Allee, Steve HoughtonSteve Allee’s latest release, Naptown Sound, is a vibrant homage to Indianapolis’s rich jazz heritage. The album showcases Allee’s prowess as a pianist and composer, leading a stellar big band featuring saxophonists Chip McNeill and Rob Dixon, trumpeters Derrick Gardner and ...
Rodney Whitaker | Mosaic: The Music of Gregg Hill
March 11, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Dana Hall, Rick Roe, Rockelle Whitaker, Rodney Whitaker, Terell Stafford, Tim WarfieldRodney Whitaker’s latest release, Mosaic: The Music of Gregg Hill, showcases a masterful blend of jazz tradition and innovative composition. Whitaker’s commanding bass anchors the ensemble, featuring Terell Stafford on trumpet and flugelhorn, Tim Warfield on tenor and soprano ...
Michelle Nicolle & Larry Koonse | The Silent Wish
March 7, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Larry Koonse, Michelle NicolleAustralian vocalist Michelle Nicolle’s 11th album, The Silent Wish, is a testament to her evolution as a jazz vocalist, marking her first release in the U.S. This acoustic collaboration with guitarist Larry Koonse showcases an extraordinary interplay between voice and instrument, ...
Jonah David | Waltz for Eli
March 3, 2025 / No CommentsDrummer Jonah David makes a compelling entrance into the jazz scene with his debut album, Waltz for Eli. Collaborating with pianist Joel Sanford and bassist Joe Bussey, David presents a collection of straight-ahead compositions. Recorded in 2024 while serving as a percussion instructor at the ...
Elaine Dame | Reminiscing
February 21, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Dennis Luxion, Elaine DameElaine Dame’s Reminiscing is a beautifully curated celebration of 1970s classics, reimagined with her impeccable phrasing and jazz sensibilities. Joined by an outstanding ensemble, with Chris Madisen on saxophones and arrangements, Tom Vaitsas on piano, Neil Alger on guitar, Sam Peters on bass, ...
Mark Scott III | Soft Light
February 19, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Ben Triesch, Mark Scott III, Mike GordonOn his debut album, Soft Light, guitarist and composer Mark Scott III presents a compelling collection of eleven original compositions that traverse the spectrum of human emotion. Joined by bassist Ben Triesch and drummer Mike Gordon, Scott leads his trio through a series of tracks that blend ...
