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ICYMI: Watch Jazzmeia Horn Blow The Roof Off @ The Grammys
April 14, 2018 / No Comments / Tags: Grammys, jazzmeia horn, videos, vocalsSinging sensation Jazzmeia Horn performed this rousing tribute to the great Jon Hendricks at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards pre-show presentation. It’s absolutely worth experiencing!
Roberta Piket | West Coast Trio
April 6, 2018 / No Comments / Tags: Billy Mintz, Darek Oleszkiewicz, Joe La Barbera, Larry Koonse, Roberta PiketListening to pianist Roberta Piket any time is a true joy, and this recording is no exception to that rule. West Coast Trio is a true attention and ear-grabber. It’s a wonderful showcase of Piket bright sound and deft touch at the keys. She’s joined on this effort by drummer Joe La ...
Lauren Henderson | Ármame
April 3, 2018 / No CommentsÁrmame is a solid showcase of singer Lauren Henderson’s uniquely wonderful delivery and vocal style. Produced by Mark Ruffin, the 13-song production is an enjoyable and eclectic mix of nicely arranged musical flavors, among them, jazz, Latin and Caribbean. The recording features an ...
Andrew Gould | First Things First
March 30, 2018 / No Comments / Tags: Andrew Gould, Ioana Vintu, Marco Panascia, Outside In Music, Scott Wendholt, Steven FeifkeFirst Things First is the impressive recording debut of saxophonist and composer Andrew Gould. A product of New York City and various styles of music, Gould’s sound is reflective of this diversity. The project establishes him as a fantastic writer and accomplished player on the horn. ...
Dolores Scozzesi -Here Comes The Sun
March 27, 2018 / No Comments / Tags: Andy Langham, Dolores Scozzesi, Don Amarillo, Kevin Winard, Larry Koonse, Lyman Mederios, Nolan Shaheed, Quinn JohnsonDolores Scozzesi is a veteran vocalist who established her sound and style through performing in jazz and cabaret rooms around the world. Her latest effort, Here Comes The Sun is an engaging mix of jazz and pop standards, featuring colorful arrangements and vocals. Produced by Mark Winkler, the ...
John Proulx | Say It
March 13, 2018 / No Comments / Tags: Alan Broadbent, Billy Hulting, Bop Sheppard, Chuck Berghofer, Gina Kronstadt, Joe LaBarbara, John Proulx, Larry Koonse, Melissa ManchesterSinger and pianist John Proulx returns to the recording scene in a new way with another great production. With Say It, Proulx, who previously recorded with the former MaxJazz label, went out on his own. The quality of the music and vocals are first rate. Proulx has an easy singing style that ...
Bill Warfield Big Band | One for Lew
March 9, 2018 / No Comments / Tags: Bill Warfield, Bill Warfield Big BandOne for Lew is trumpeter’s Bill Warfield’s homage to his mentor and friend Lew Soloff. It was Soloff’s mesmerizing solo on the Blood, Sweat & Tears hit “Spinning Wheel” that made an 18-year old Warfield pick up the trumpet again. The lively tribute is as big ...
Rahsaan Barber – The Music In The Night
February 13, 2018 / No Comments / Tags: Dara Tucker, Derrek Phillips, Jack Aylor, James DaSilva, Jazz Music City, Matt Endahl, Rahsaan BarberRahsaan Barber’s mother and grandmother could be fairly credited as producers on The Music In The Night. It was his mother’s love of his performance of standards and his grandmother’s request that he “put a blues in every set” and “play pretty” that ...
Hyeseon Hong Jazz Orchestra live at ShapeShifter Lab 10/28/14
February 11, 2018 / No CommentsHyeseon Hong Orchestra live at ShapeShifter Lab 10/28/14
NPR JazzNight: What “La La Land” Gets Right (and Wrong) About Jazz
February 10, 2018 / No Comments / Tags: Damien Chazelle, Jazz Night in America, Justin Hurwitz, La La Land, NPRJazz Night in America host Christian McBride looks at the rights and wrongs of the hit film “La La Land” which starred Ryan Gosling as an aspiring jazz musician.
