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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 ...
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 ...
