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Jon Irabagon | PlainsPeak
August 15, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Clark Sommers, Dana Hall, Jon Irabagon, Russ JohnsonOn PlainsPeak, alto saxophonist Jon Irabagon leads a pared‑down yet powerful quartet that includes trumpeter Russ Johnson, bassist Clark Sommers, and drummer Dana Hall, traversing a sonic map of Chicago. This work of original compositions balances playful invention with the horn interplay and ...
Mark Winkler | Hold On
August 8, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Bob Sheppard, Brian Schultz, Christian Euman, Eric Reed, Gabe Davis, Greg Gordon Smith, Jamieson Trotter, John Beasley, Mark Winkler, Tamir HendelmanOn his wonderful 22nd album, Hold On, Mark Winkler continues to prove that artistic vitality only deepens with time. His signature blend of wit, warmth, and lyrical storytelling is as sharp as ever, delivered with the ease of a seasoned performer who knows exactly how to shape a phrase. Joined ...
Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra | Golden Lady
August 8, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Drew Zaremba, Jonathan Powell, Remy Le Boeuf, Tatiana LadyMay Mayfield, Zach RichWith Golden Lady, the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra crafts a majestic fusion of gospel‑infused R&B and dynamic big‑band jazz, anchored by the fantastic presence of vocalist Tatiana LadyMay Mayfield and the inventive arranging and saxophone of artistic director Drew Zaremba. Featuring ...
Emma Hedrick | Newcomer
August 1, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Anton Kot, Connor Rohrer, Emma Hedrick, Shane McCandless, Thor Eide JohansenEmma Hedrick’s debut Newcomer introduces a luminous new voice on the jazz scene, merging clear, structured songwriting with a warm, expressive vocal presence. Produced by Peter Eldridge of New York Voices, Hedrick’s compositions, which comprise the entirety of this effort, are shaped by her ...
Ben Clifton | Overlook
July 30, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Ben Clifton, Chad Wesselkamper, Danni Rogers, Gavin Moolchan, Jalen Baker, Tim RuizBen Clifton’s debut recording Overlook introduces a deeply expressive and imaginative voice in contemporary jazz. As pianist, organist, and synthesist, Clifton crafts compositions that blend gospel warmth, classical sophistication, and modern textures into a seamless, cinematic whole. He’s ...
Eric McPherson | Double Bass Quartet
July 29, 2025 / No CommentsOn Double Bass Quartet, drummer Eric McPherson curates an inspired session that explores the rich possibilities of low-end resonance and rhythmic abstraction. Flanked by the twin double basses of John Hébert and Ben Street, and the piano work of David Virelles, McPherson shapes a sonically ...
Lafayette Gilchrist & New Volcanoes | Move With Love
July 25, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Anthony “Blue” Jenkins, Bashi Rose, Carl Filipiak, Christian Hizon, Kevin Pinder, Lafayette Gilchrist, Leo Maxey, Shaquim MuldrowOn Move With Love, Lafayette Gilchrist channels his Baltimore-honed blend of jazz, funk and go‑go into a live set that pulses with communal energy and spiritual urgency. With Gilchrist on keys leading the New Volcanoes—featuring Carl Filipiak on guitar, Leo Maxey on trumpet, Christian Hizon on ...
Jennifer Lee and the Ever-Expanding Universe | Glimpse
July 25, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Adam Shulman, Anton Schwartz, Derek Cannon, Doug Pohorski, Duncan Moore, Gunnar Biggs, Jennifer Lee, John Wiitala, Justin Grinnell, Peter Sprague, Randy Brecker, Rich Kuhns, Tommy Aros, Tripp Sprague, Vince LateanoJennifer Lee’s 4th album, Glimpse, is a captivating showcase of her strengths as a vocalist, composer, lyricist, and instrumentalist. Lee’s crystalline voice and collection of impressive original tunes that anchor this production make for a truly inviting listen. The set is buoyed by a stellar ...
Saul Dautch | Music For The People
July 24, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Hank Allen‑Barfield, Louie Leager, Miki Yamanaka, Noah Halpern, Saul DautchSaul Dautch’s debut, Music For The People, is a celebration of baritone saxophone as both story‑teller and swing instigator. Dautch teams with Noah Halpern on trumpet, Miki Yamanaka on piano, Louie Leager on bass, and Hank Allen‑Barfield on drums. The production is a collection of seven ...
Masha Campagne | Alegre Menina
July 23, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Frank Martin, Lula Galvao, Masha Campagne, Rafael Barata, Ricardo Peixoto, Scott ThompsonSinger Masha Campagne’s Alegre Menina is a radiant celebration of Brazilian songcraft, seamlessly weaving together lush harmonies and rhythmic contemporary jazz sensibility. Campagne brings together an impressive ensemble, including guitarist Lula Galvão, pianist Frank Martin, drummer Rafael ...
