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Lauren Henderson | Musa
June 16, 2021 / No Comments / Tags: Lauren HendersonMusa, singer Lauren Henderson‘s eighth release, is a multilingual rumination on themes of love and longing. The project features eleven tracks of original compositions and vibrant interpretations of standard tunes. Sullivan Fortner on piano, Eric Wheeler on bass and Joe Dyson on drums, ...
NPR: Jazz Singer Nnenna Freelon Works Through Grief With New Album And Podcast
June 15, 2021 / No CommentsNnenna and Phil Freelon were a power couple: He was the lead architect for the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African American History & Culture, and she was a Grammy-nominated jazz singer, composer, actress and playwright. They enjoyed an exciting, full life of work, ...
Charnett Moffett | New Love
June 15, 2021 / No CommentsNew Love features the fretless electric bass playing of Charnett Moffett along with Jana Herzen on guitar and vocals, Corey Garcia and rising-star Malick Koly on drums and Irwin Hall on tenor and soprano saxophones and alto flute.
Esperanza Spalding Meets Funding Goal to Build Artist Sanctuary
June 12, 2021 / No Comments / Tags: esperanza spaldingAward-winning bassist and educator Esperanza Spalding recently launched a successful crowdfunding campaign to raise monies needed to buy land for the building of a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) artist sanctuary in her hometown of Portland, Oregon. Spalding contributed the ...
Troy Roberts & Tim Jago | Best Buddies
June 11, 2021 / No Comments / Tags: Ben Vanderwal, Karl Florisson, Tim Jago, Troy RobertsSaxophonist Troy Roberts and guitarist Tim Jago found productive use of their time in quarantine in their home country of Australia after leaving the New York scene for a bit. They spent the time writing and recording the material that comprises this release Best Buddies. They invited familiar ...
Francesco Amenta | Midtown Walk
June 4, 2021 / No Comments / Tags: Cyrus Chestnut, Francesco Amenta, Gary Kerkezou, Kimon KaroutzosComposer, tenor saxophonist, and pianist Francesco Amenta’s Midtown Walk is his second album as a leader and features mostly original tunes penned by Amenta. The project is produced by Grammy-winning bassist John Lee. Amenta possesses great tone and delivery that benefits the ...
Reggie Quinerly | New York Nowhere
April 2, 2021 / No Comments / Tags: Antoine Drye, John Chin, John Ellis, Reggie Quinerly, Sean ConlyNew York Nowhere is drummer-composer Reggie Quinerly’s fourth recording and reflective farewell to New York City, where he lived from 1999 to 2020. The musical departure features a swinging and contemplative collection of original compositions by Quinnerly. The wonderful musical moments ...
Henry Robinett Quartet | Then Again
April 1, 2021 / No Comments / Tags: Chris Symer, Henry Robinett, Joe Gilman, Michael StephansThen Again from the Henry Robinett is a substantive follow-up to his previous recording. This effort finds the guitarist and his quartet taking on a new menu of tunes made famous by some jazz luminaries. The set includes tunes by Jimmy Green, Cole Porter, Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, Jimmy Van ...
Clifton Davis | Never Can Say Goodbye
March 3, 2021 / No CommentsClifton Davis’ many accomplishments include writing “Never Can Say Goodbye,” made famous by The Jackson 5 and recorded by dozens of other artists. After a long career, the singer, songwriter, actor, and minister has released his debut jazz recording Never Can Say Goodbye.
The Brianna Thomas Band | Everybody Knows
March 3, 2021 / No Comments / Tags: Brianna Thomas, Conun Pappas, Fernando Saci, Kyle Poole, Marvin Sewell, Ryan BergBrianna Thomas continues to ascend as one of the powerful and engaging voices on the music scene today. Everybody Knows, Thomas’ second recording shows even more depth and range as a singer. The singer and the songs are wonderfully inventive on this effort produced by Grammy-winning ...
