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Jacqui Naylor | Treasures of The Heart
May 10, 2024 / No Comments / Tags: Art Khu, Ele Howell, Eric Jekabson, Jacqui Naylor, Richie GoodsTreasures of The Heart by Jacqui Naylor is a mesmerizing exploration of love and longing, delivered with Naylor’s sultry and soulful blend of jazz, R&B, and pop sensibilities. The singer’s velvety voice glides effortlessly over fantastic arrangements and outstanding ...
Nancy Erickson Lamont | Through The Passages
May 10, 2024 / No Comments / Tags: Brent Jensen, Jerome Smith, Johnaye Kendrick, Josh Nelson, Michael Glynn, Nancy Erickson Lamont, Sean Jones, Shawn Schlogel, Stefan SchatzNancy Erickson Lamont’s 4th album, Through The Passages, is a colorful, contemplative journey through life’s experiences. Lamont’s pleasing, easy vocals weave seamlessly through a menu of original tunes, most of which were co-created by the singer and an array of musical ...
Julie Kelly | Freedom Jazz Dance
April 23, 2024 / No Comments / Tags: Aaron Serfaty, Barbara Brighton, Dan Schnelle, Danny Janklow, Josh Nelson, Julie Kelly, Larry Koonse, Luca AlemannoFreedom Jazz Dance is veteran singer Julie Kelly’s ninth album of music. Co-produced by Barbara Brighton and the recording’s pianist, Josh Nelson, the album is nice collection of off-the-beaten-path tunes spanning the spectrum of genres, delivered in the singer’s own ...
Leigh Pilzer’s Seven Pointed Star | Beatin’ The Odds
April 23, 2024 / No CommentsLeigh Pilzer’s Seven Pointed Star recording, Beatin’ The Odds is a mesmerizing journey through various realms of the jazz genre. The project showcases Pilzer’s outstanding acumen as a saxophonist and composer. Pilzer weaves intricate melodies and bold improvisations, creating ...
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 ...
