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Albert ‘Tootie’ Heath, renowned jazz drummer, dies at 88
April 6, 2024 / No CommentsAlbert “Tootie” Heath, an educator, music producer and drummer for the legendary Philadelphia jazz group the Heath Brothers, died on Wednesday, April 3, at Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was 88. Read More
Reggie Quinerly | The Thousandth Scholar
March 29, 2024 / No Comments / Tags: Manuel Valera, Matt Brewer, Reggie Quinerly, Samuel TorresDrummer, composer and producer Reggie Quinerly is back with another outstanding effort. The Thousandth Scholar, his fifth recording, is released on his own Redefinition Music. The Latin-flavored production demonstrates the Afro-Caribbean side of Quinerly’s musical persona. The set is a ...
Cliff Beach | You Showed Me The Way
March 27, 2024 / No Comments / Tags: Andy Moresi, Cliff Beach, Evan Mackey, Joe Ferruzzo, Leah Concialdi, Munenori “Moon” Kishi, Ruben Salinas, Sam Williams, Satoshi KirisawaFor many, You Showed Me The Way may be an introduction to vocalist, pianist, and composer Cliff Beach, but the Washington DC-born musician has been making and recording his music for well over a decade. The time has served his recording of primarily jazz standards quite well. Beach, who steps ...
Scientists team up with jazz musicians to reveal the neuroscience of creative flow
March 18, 2024 / No CommentsHave you ever found yourself so deeply absorbed in an activity that the world around you seemed to disappear? This state of intense focus and enjoyment, known as “flow,” has been a subject of fascination and study across various disciplines. A groundbreaking study published in the journal ...
Jane Scheckter | I’ll Take Romance
March 18, 2024 / No Comments / Tags: Jane Scheckter, Jay Leonhart, Peter Grant, Tedd FirthNew York City-based singer Jane Scheckter shines brightly on her latest recording. I’ll Take Romance is a 17-track collection of tunes wonderfully delivered by a seasoned vocalist who knows her way around a song. The set includes tunes by Stephen Sondheim, Cole Porter, George and Ira ...
Daggerboard | Escapement
March 14, 2024 / No Comments / Tags: Daggerboard, Erik Jekabson, Gregory Howe, Henry ‘The Skipper’ Franklin, Matt Clark, Mike ClarkDaggerboard is back with another outstanding musical adventure. Escapement is a 12-song trek into musical territory that pushes orchestral boundaries allowing for more expansive performances in a suite of movements. The collective of musicianship on the effort is exceptional and familiar with ...
Chris Rottmayer | Being
March 8, 2024 / No CommentsPianist and composer Chris Rottmayer’s album Being is a compelling exploration of jazz’s rich heritage, seamlessly blending tradition with contemporary flair. Joined by Russ Johnson on trumpet and flugelhorn, the legendary Rufus Reid on acoustic bass, and Matt Endres on drums, ...
Randy Napoleon | The Door Is Open
February 26, 2024 / No Comments / Tags: Andrew Kim, Anthony Stanco, Aubrey Johnson, Lucas LaFave, Quincy Davis, Randy Napoleon, Rick Roe, Rodney Whitaker, Walter BlandingThe Door is Open by guitarist Randy Napoleon provides a fitting showcase for the work of composer Gregg Hill. The production, recomposed and arranged by Napoleon, highlights the brilliance of Hill’s notes and allows the great performances of all the players to shine through. Featured on ...
Mark Winkler | The Rules Don’t Apply
February 17, 2024 / No Comments / Tags: Clayton Cameron, Dan Lutz, Dan Schnelle, Gabe Davis, George Doering, Grant Geissman, Greg Gordon Smith, John Beasley, Mark Winkler, Rich EamesVocalist Mark Winkler always offers nicely creative approaches to each of his recordings. His latest and 21st album, The Rules Don’t Apply is no exception. It’s a really nice mix of the roads-less-taken with originals and new takes on existing material. Winkler adds some unique ...
Mina Cho’s Grace Beat Quartet | Beat Mirage
February 9, 2024 / No CommentsMina Cho’s Grace Beat Quartet’s Beat Mirage is an innovative fusion of jazz and traditional Korean rhythms. The ensemble features Cho on piano, Max Ridley on bass, Yeongjin Kim on drums, and Insoo Kim on Korean traditional percussion instruments such as janggu and kkwaenggwari. The ...
