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Tim Jago | Time Shift
June 17, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: David Chiverton, Dion Kerr, Mark Small, Martin Bejerano, Tim JagoTim Jago’s Time Shift is a daring voyage through shifting meters and cross‑genre textures that plays out like a finely tuned cinematic score. Anchored by his crystalline yet fiery guitar voice, the album rides on the elastic interplay of saxophonist Mark Small, keyboardist Martin Bejerano, ...
Jamie Shew | Spicy Classy and a Little Sassy
June 10, 2025 / No CommentsJamie Shew’s Spicy, Classy and a Little Sassy is a perfect description for this wonderful showcase of her luminous jazz vocals talents. The recording follows her previous effort produced in the aftermath of the loss of her husband. This is a vibrant exploration of love’s many facets, in soulful ...
Greg Murphy | Snap Happy
June 10, 2025 / No CommentsPianist Greg Murphy’s Snap Happy is his fifth release, showcasing a vibrant musical celebration. Anchored by a powerhouse trio including Obasi Akoto on bass and Steve Johns on drums, the production also features the outstanding contributions of guitarist Mark Whitfield and vocalist Sy Smith. ...
Branford Marsalis Quartet | Belonging
June 6, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Branford Marsalis, Eric Revis, Joey Calderazzo, Justin FaulknerBranford Marsalis’s Belonging is a masterful homage to Keith Jarrett’s 1974 ECM classic, reimagined with reverence and fresh vitality by Marsalis and his long-standing quartet. Featuring pianist Joey Calderazzo, bassist Eric Revis, and drummer Justin Faulkner, the ensemble delivers a ...
Judy Whitmore | Let’s Fall In Love
June 3, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Andrew Synowiec, Andy Martin, Chris Walden, Edwin Livingston, Hendrik Meurkens, Jeff Driskill, Josh Nelson, Judy Whitmore, Kye Palmer, Peter ErskineJudy Whitmore’s Let’s Fall In Love is a lush, orchestral celebration of timeless romance, delivered with warmth and polish that reflects her deep affection for the Great American Songbook. Produced and arranged by the Grammy-nominated Chris Walden, the album features a stellar lineup including ...
Kristen R. Bromley Quartet | Wes 101
June 3, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: David Ian Baker, Kristen Bromley, Matt Coleman, Melanie ShoreWes 101 is Kristen R. Bromley’s heartfelt homage to the legendary Wes Montgomery, showcasing her distinctive voice as both guitarist and composer. Joined by Melanie Shore on organ, David Ian Baker on bass, and Matt Coleman on drums, the album is anchored by Bromley’s original tunes, ...
John Stein | Among Friends
May 27, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Chris White, Fay Whittaker, John SteinJohn Stein’s Among Friends is a heartfelt archival release that captures the guitarist in an intimate, formative setting. Recorded in 1997 in Stein’s living room and office using borrowed equipment from Berklee College of Music, where he was a professor, the sessions feature cellist Chris White ...
Kristina Koller | Walk On By
May 21, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Cory Cox, Fima Chupakhin, James Robbins, Kristina KollerKristina Koller’s Walk On By offers a fresh and contemporary reinterpretation of Burt Bacharach’s timeless compositions. Collaborating with pianist and Rhodes player Fima Chupakhin, bassist James Robbins, and drummer Cory Cox, Koller infuses the classic melodies with elements of jazz, soul, and ...
Jordan Vanhemert | Survival of The Fittest
May 19, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Helen Sung, Jordan VanHemert, Lewis Nash, Michael Dease, Rodney Whitaker, Terell StaffordJordan VanHemert’s Survival of the Fittest is a compelling post-bop statement that channels personal adversity into musical resilience. Joined by an elite ensemble with Terell Stafford on trumpet, Michael Dease on trombone, Helen Sung on piano, Rodney Whitaker on bass, and Lewis Nash on drums, ...
Ellie Martin | Morning Glories
May 10, 2025 / No CommentsEllie Martin’s Morning Glories is a heartfelt exploration of motherhood, weaving together themes of resilience, transformation, and joy through a rich tapestry of jazz. Martin’s vocals, both tender and commanding, are complemented by the nuanced performances of Peter Eldridge on ...
