All content by admin
Mary Foster Conklin | These Precious Days
March 15, 2023 / No Comments / Tags: Ed Howard, Guilherme Monteiro, John di Martino, Mary Foster Conklin, Samuel Torres, Sara Caswell, Vince ChericoThese Precious Days is the outstanding new release from singer Mary Foster Conklin. Conklin’s possesses a warm delivery style that is truly on this wonderful collection of standards, including tunes by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, Buffy Saint Marie, and ...
Lakecia Benjamin | Phoenix
March 14, 2023 / No CommentsSaxophonist Lakecia Benjamin returns with a recording born of her resilient recovery from a potentially life-changing car accident and coping with the loss of more than a dozen members of her family during the recent pandemic years. Phoenix is reflective of the Brookyln-born musician’s ...
Wayne Shorter Dies at 89
March 3, 2023 / No CommentsWayne Shorter, the enigmatic, intrepid saxophonist who shaped the color and contour of modern jazz as one of its most intensely admired composers, died on Thursday in Los Angeles. He was 89.
Chris Keefe | Opening
February 18, 2023 / No CommentsFor this recording, aptly titled Opening, Chris Keefe invited two superb musicians to join him: bassist Harvie S and drummer Adam Nussbaum, both of whom complement his piano perfectly. Release Date: Feb 18, 2023 Website: chriskeefemusic.com
Libby York | Dreamland
February 10, 2023 / No Comments / Tags: Keith Hall, Libby York, Randy Napoleon, Rodney WhitakerDreamland is the wonderful 5th album for singer Libby York. The Chicago-born and raised vocalist has an easy, pleasing delivery that imbues each song with a warm, vibrant feeling. The set for this effort is a nice cross-section of tunes from Johnny Mercer and Harold Arlen, Abbey Lincoln, Barry ...
Bobby Broom | Keyed Up
February 2, 2023 / No Comments / Tags: Bobby Broom, Dennis Carroll, Justin Dillard, Kobie WatkinsBobby Broom’s Keyed Up is as outstanding as we’ve come to expect from the Chicago-based guitarist. Featured alongside Broom’s outstanding performances on 10-track set are the solid contributions of Justin Dillard on piano and Hammond SKX, Dennis Carroll on bass, and drummer ...
Kate Hamann | Momentary Beauty
December 6, 2022 / No Comments / Tags: Angel Perez, Diego Melgar, Jason Arkins, Kate Hamann, Max Marsillo, Mike RamosNebraska-born trumpeter Kate Hamann launches her second release as a leader. Momentary Beauty is a musically adventurous, 8-song love story featuring a collection of wonderful self-penned original compositions that cover an emotional gamut. Hamann is joined by an outstanding array of musicians ...
Paul Marinaro | Not Quite Yet
December 6, 2022 / No Comments / Tags: Amanda Grimm, Chris Madsen, George Fludas, Greg Ward, Hope DeCelle, Jim Gailloreto, John Tate, Marques Carroll, Mike Allemana, Naomi Culp, Paul Marinaro, Rajiv Halim, Raphael Crawford, Tom Vaitsas, Victoria MoreiraNot Quite Yet is the excellent second release from Chicago-based singer, Paul Marinaro. The recording, which comes a decade after his debut effort, does not suffer for the time it took to emerge on the scene. The production features wonderful vocals and fresh arrangements of outstanding ...
Grant Geissman | Blooz
August 30, 2022 / No Comments / Tags: Grant Geissman, Jim Cox, Joe Bonamassa, John Jorgenson, Josh Smith, Randy Brecker, Robben Ford, Russell Ferrante, Tom ScottGuitarist Grant Geissman’s Blooz is a rompin’ good time of an album. The project is full of great original bluesy compositions written and arranged by Geissman, the bulk of which are upswingers. The production is also graced by outstanding collaborations with top-notch talents. ...
Ada Bird Wolfe | Odd Bird
August 9, 2022 / No Comments / Tags: Ada Bird Wolfe, Dan Lutz, Jamieson Trotter, Joey De Leon, Peter Buck, Scott MayoOdd Bird is the latest very eclectic collection of music from singer Ada Bird Wolfe. Collaborating with composer, arranger and pianist Jamieson Trotter for a third recording has resulted in yet another engaging and well-produced effort. The tunes deal with various aspects of life, featuring ...
