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Daggerboard | The Skipper and Mike Clark
March 6, 2026 / No CommentsDaggerboard’s The Skipper and Mike Clark brings together a deep bench of West Coast jazz talent anchored by two revered rhythm masters, bassist Henry “The Skipper” Franklin and drummer Mike Clark. The project, led by trumpeter and composer Erik Jekabson and producer-guitarist Gregory Howe, ...
Ricky Alexander | Ragology
March 5, 2026 / No Comments / Tags: Conal Fowkes, Jerron Paxton, Kevin Dorn, Ricky Alexander, Rob AdkinsClarinetist and saxophonist Ricky Alexander digs deep into the roots of early jazz on Ragology, an engaging session that celebrates the syncopated spirit of ragtime and its close ties to the birth of jazz. Backed by a tight-knit quartet, Ricky Alexander on clarinet and woodwinds, Conal Fowkes ...
Steven Husted and Friends | Two Nights – LIVE
March 3, 2026 / No Comments / Tags: Grant Temple, Israel Yanez, Matt Berger, Milo Hemsoth, Steven HustedSteven Husted’s Two Nights – Live captures the spirited immediacy of a small-club performance with his working band, presenting material that honors straight-ahead jazz tradition with warmth and integrity rather than studio polish. Husted on double bass anchors a set of his original ...
Darren Litzie | On My Own Time
March 3, 2026 / No Comments / Tags: Chris Deangelis, Darren Litzie, John RileyDarren Litzie’s On My Own Time presents the pianist in a focused trio setting that highlights his lyrical phrasing, rhythmic drive, and compositional clarity. Litzie on piano leads with confidence and restraint, allowing space for Chris Deangelis on bass and John Riley on drums to shape the ...
James Judson | Songs of My Dreams
February 13, 2026 / No Comments / Tags: Aaron Janik, Anton Sushev, Bob Reynolds, Bob Sheppard, Charles Glenn, Charles Ruggiero, Dan Fornero, Dan Lutz, Dave Richards, Doug Webb, Eliza James, Erik Hughes, Gary Matsumoto, James Judson, Jason Fabus, Jean-Paul Barjon, Jennifer Wu, Joshua Brown, Judy Kang, Justin Flynn, Laurann Woods, Leddie Garcia, Lily Honigberg, Max Haymer, Michael Campagna, Mike Cordone, Mike Gurrola, Olga Ivanenko, Ryan Dragon, Tim Sonnefeld, Todd Eames, Troy EverettOn Songs of My Dreams, vocalist and songwriter James Judson steps into the big-band-and-strings tradition with a set that treats new material like freshly minted standards, leaning on classic jazz phrasing and a romantic, late-night glow rather than modern vocal flash. Guided by ...
Bijan Taghavi | Cactus Sessions
February 10, 2026 / No Comments / Tags: Bijan TaghaviBijan Taghavi’s Cactus Sessions is a thoughtful, intimate exploration of the solo jazz piano tradition, where standards are reimagined with both respect and fresh perspective. The album traverses a rich landscape of beloved compositions with a deft touch that blends crisp rhythmic precision and ...
The David Wilson Quartet | When Even Goes East
February 3, 2026 / No Comments / Tags: Daniel Gonzalez, Dave Wilson, Evan Gregor, Jesse Green, Lenny CastroOn When Even Goes East, the ever-inventive Dave Wilson leads his quartet through a thoughtful blend of originals and reimagined pop tunes, shaping an experience that feels both familiar and freshly personal. Wilson’s tenor and soprano saxophones deliver lyrical depth and an exploratory edge, ...
Rick Roe | Wake Up Call
January 20, 2026 / No Comments / Tags: Brandon Wozniak, Chris Bates, Pete Hennig, Rick RoeWake Up Call by pianist Rick Roe delivers a focused, modern statement that balances lyrical clarity with rhythmic urgency, reflecting his long-standing presence in the Upper Midwest jazz scene. The album unfolds with a sense of purpose, pairing Roe’s harmonically inquisitive piano writing with ...
Betty Bryant | Nothin’ Better To Do
January 14, 2026 / No Comments / Tags: Aaron Serfaty, Betty Bryant, Hussain Jiffry, Kevin Winard, Kleber Jorge, Luanne Homzy, Ned Taro, Richard Simon, Robert Kyle, Tony GuerreroAt 96 years young, Los Angeles mainstay Betty Bryant delivers another deeply lived-in statement with Nothin’ Better To Do, a recording that reflects nearly seven decades of immersion in blues-inflected jazz and unvarnished storytelling. Mentored early on by Jay McShann and long celebrated as ...
Vance Thompson | Lost and Found
December 19, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Marcus Finnie, Steve Kovalcheck, Taber Gable, Tommy Sauter, Vance ThompsonLost and Found documents a seminal moment in Vance Thompson’s artistic life, shaped by necessity as much as creative resolve. After years as a trumpeter, Thompson was forced to step away from his horn due to focal dystonia, a neurological disorder that ultimately made continued trumpet ...
