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Aurallaura | Exetastes
January 19, 2024 / No Comments / Tags: Aurallaura, Billy Sokol, Greg Lutz, John Dahlman, Laura Chu Wiens, Nick Costa, Ryan SalisburyAurallaura’s Exetastes is a vibrant tapestry of global musical traditions, seamlessly blending blues, Latin, funk, jazz waltz, and traditional folk elements. Fronted by vocalist and composer Laura Chu Wiens, the album features Greg Lutz on keys, winds, guitar, and various instruments, ...
Dianne Fraser | You and I
December 19, 2023 / No CommentsOn You and I, Singer Dianne Fraser transforms her childhood dreams of being of a Broadway star into a warm and loving tribute to Leslie Bricusse, one of the great music composers of film and theater, in this 10-track set. Features Todd Schroeder on piano, Adam Cohen on bass and Denise Fraser on ...
Denver jazz club Nocturne aims to offer local musicians something more than a one-night-stand
December 10, 2023 / No CommentsJazz has a rich history in Denver; at one point, the city was regarded as the “Harlem of the West”, with legends from Billie Holiday to Duke Ellington appearing at Five Points venues. Today, just a bit further west, in the RiNo neighborhood, Nocturne Jazz & Supper Club strives ...
Ron Blake | Mistaken Identity
October 31, 2023 / No Comments / Tags: Bobby Broom, Kobie Watkins, Nat Reeves, Reuben Rogers, Ron BlakeSaxophonist Ron Blake has returned to the studio from his varied and multi-faceted career, which includes two decades in the Saturday Night Live band to record his first album in 15 years. Mistaken Identity is the wonderful product of an outstanding collaboration with guitarist Bobby Broom who ...
Mike Clark | Kosen Rufu
October 31, 2023 / No Comments / Tags: Bill Summers, Eddie Henderson, Henry ‘The Skipper’ Franklin, Mike Clark, Skerik, Wayne HorvitzDrummer Mike Clark and an ensemble of players for a stellar production of music. The powerhouse lineup features Eddie Henderson on trumpet, Henry ‘The Skipper’ Franklin on bass, Skerik on saxophone, Wayne Horvitz on piano and Rhodes, and fellow Headhunter Bill Summers on congas and percussion. ...
Masumi Ormandy | Beyond The Sea
October 23, 2023 / No Comments / Tags: Allen Farnham, Bria Skonberg, Dean Johnson, Houston Person, Jody Redhage Ferber, John Allred, Masumi Ormandy, Mino Cinelu, Roseanna Vitro, Sara Caswell, Tim Horner, Tim RiesAt 84 years young, singer Masumi Ormandy recently returned to New York City resulting in the production of Beyond The Sea, the singer’s fantastic fifth album release. Brilliantly produced by fellow vocalist Roseanna Vitro, with wonderful arrangements by pianist Allen Farnham, Ormandy ...
Andrea Veneziani | The Lighthouse
October 10, 2023 / No Comments / Tags: Allan Mednard, Andrea Veneziani, Charlie Sigler, Kirk KnuffkeBassist and composer Andrea Veneziani has assembled another gem of a recording with his latest, The Lighthouse. The New York-based musician’s second lead effort features a collection of purely original and engaging compositions that cover the musical gamut from swing to ballad. Veneziani ...
Linda Purl | This Could Be The Start
October 10, 2023 / No Comments / Tags: David Finck, Linda Purl, Nelson Rangell, Ray Marchica, Todd FirthThis Could Be The Start from singer Linda Purl is a lively affair. Purl once again proves that she’s as at ease in a studio as she is on the set of a film or movie as an actress on her sixth recording. The production is a wonderful collection of jazz and pop standards that […]
Michael Ragonese | Stracci
August 29, 2023 / No Comments / Tags: Luca Alemanno, Mark Ferber, Michael Ragonese, StracciStracci by pianist/composer Michael Ragonese is a fantastic second act. The follow-up to his debut production is a wonderful blend of jazz standards and the musician’s own compositions paying homage to his Italian and American heritage. The tunes all fit together nicely and Ragonese ...
Eunmi Lee | Introspection
August 16, 2023 / No Comments / Tags: Alan Ferber, Ari Hoenig, Eunmi Lee, Jody Redhage, John Ellis, Jon Gordon, Joyce Hammann, Lois Martin, Maria Jeffers, Matt Clohesy, Meg Okura, Remy Le Boeuf, Vinicius GomesIntrospection is the outstanding debut recording from New York-based pianist and composer Eunmi Lee. The production is a special one, featuring completely original compositions from Lee that explore interesting combinations of musical moods and instrumentation while remaining thoroughly ...
