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David Larsen | G2 and You
June 16, 2022 / No Comments / Tags: Brendan McMurphy, Danny McCollim, David Larsen, Josh SkinnerSaxophonist David Larsen, who has worked with an array of artists from Ken Peplowski, Bill Mays, Dean Johnson and others, has released G2 and You. this is a collection of all original tunes by the lead artist. The quartet features Larsen on baritone sax, Danny McCollim on keys, Josh Skinner on ...
Review: Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story
June 10, 2022 / No CommentsThe Wrap’s Steve Pond reviews Frank Marshall and Ryan Suffern’s film documenting New Orleans’ legendary annual festival throughout the years. Read The Review
Kim Nalley Band with Houston Pearson | I Want A Little Boy
June 3, 2022 / No Comments / Tags: Houston Person, Kent Bryson, Kim Nalley, Maria Muldaur, Michael Zisman, Tammy HallSinger Kim Nalley is joined by legendary sax Houston Person on I Want A Little Boy. Person’s robust, rich tone on the tenor fantastically compliments Nalley’s wonderful, bright delivery. The band includes the substantial talents of Barry Finnerty on guitar, Tammy Hall on piano, ...
Troy Roberts | Nu-Jive Nations United
May 20, 2022 / No Comments / Tags: David Chiverton, Silvano Monasterios, Tim Jago, Troy RobertsWith Nu-Jive Nations United, saxophonist Troy Roberts continues to solidify his reputation for producing some of the best forward-thinking and engaging music in the modern jazz world. Roberts’ writing on this effort is adventurous and thoughtful, with a 10-track set featuring ...
Jo Harrop | The Heart Wants
May 12, 2022 / No Comments / Tags: Andy Davies, Christian McBride, Dishan Abraham, Hannah Vasanth, Jamie McCreadie, Jason Rebell, Jihad Darwish, Jo Harrop, Joe Rodwell, Marcus Bonfanti, Nicky Brown, Paul Edis, Peter Adam Hill, Sam Watts, Troy MillerWith her second release, singer Jo Harrop truly dazzles. The Heart Wants is a fantastic set, primarily comprised of wonderful original tunes from the British-born singer. Harrop’s smoky contralto tone is mesmerizing on the many songs co-written with players who also perform on the ...
NPR: 85-year-old bassist Ron Carter has no plans on slowing down
May 5, 2022 / No CommentsRon Carter is one of the most prolific and influential bassists in jazz history. During his six-decade career, he has recorded more than 2,000 records, and he has no plan on slowing down. More Here
Daggerboard | Daggerboard and The Skipper
May 5, 2022 / No Comments / Tags: Anthony Blea, Ben Davis, Charith Premawardhana, Erik Jekabson, Gregory Howe, Mads Tolling, Matt Clark, Mike Hughes, Roger Glenn, Russ HoweDaggerboard and The Skipper is the latest recording from the San Francisco-based collective Daggerboard. The unit is joined by bassist Henry “The Skipper” Franklin, whose musical presence is felt quite strongly on the effort. The soaring and adventurous aural landscapes are the ...
Brett Laidler | Wouldn’t Be Here Without You
April 13, 2022 / No Comments / Tags: Brett Laidler, Jamie Newman, Mark Buselli, Ned Boyd, Richard “Sleepy” Floyd, Scott PazeraWouldn’t Be Here Without You is guitarist Brett Laidler’s stirring second recording under his name. The production is one that deftly blends many flavors and moods very nicely into a superb collection of originals, penned by Laidler. The electic and electric set features tunes that ...
Thomas Heflin | Morning Star
February 25, 2022 / No Comments / Tags: Aaron Matson, Ariel Pocock, Dan Hitchcock, Gregory Tardy, Jorge Luis Torres “Papiosco”, Mavis “Swan” Poole, Peter Stoltzman, Steve Haines, Thomas Heflin, Xavier WareMorning Star is trumpeter and composer Thomas Heflin’s fantastic second recording as a leader. The concept is wrapped within the presentation of a radio program hosted by DJ Brandon Robertson. What follows is some truly outstanding music and performances, starting with Heflin. The ...
Eugenie Jones | Players
February 19, 2022 / No Comments“Wide-ranging” takes on a new meaning with the March 11 release of vocalist/composer/lyricist Eugenie Jones’s Players on her own Open Mic Records. Jones’s third album is the result of an odyssey that took her from her Pacific Northwest base (Seattle) to the Deep South (Dallas), the bustling ...
