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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 ...
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 ...
