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Mike Thompson | 6th Avenue
July 3, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Bijon Watson, Mark Shilansky, Mike Caudill, Mike ThompsonMike Thompson’s 6th Avenue is a confident debut from a young arranger steeped in the grand tradition of big band writing. Recorded live at Q Division Studios in Cambridge, Massachussetts with a 17‑piece ensemble of seasoned Boston veterans. With standout solos from Mark Shilansky on piano, ...
The Diva Jazz Orchestra | A Celebration of Maurice Hines
July 3, 2025 / No CommentsA Celebration of Maurice Hines is a vibrant homage to a tap-dancing luminary, captured on record with joy, nostalgia, and deep musicality. Anchored by John and Leo Manzari—both serving as tap dancers and vocalists—the album is propelled by the powerhouse swing of the DIVA Jazz Orchestra under ...
Meltem Ege | Solitude
June 26, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Meltem EgeMeltem Ege’s Solitude unfolds as a transcontinental tapestry of sound, weaving together her warm, supple voice and intricate compositional sensibility into a subtly daring jazz statement. Recorded partly in Los Angeles with vocalist Theo Bleckmann, guitarist Derek Bomback, bassist Miller Wrenn, ...
Danny Grissett | Travelogue
June 25, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Bill Stewart, Danny Grissett, Vincente ArcherWith Travelogue, pianist Danny Grissett presents a refined mix of originals and thoughtfully reimagined standards, all delivered with elegance and clarity. Joined by Vicente Archer on bass and Bill Stewart on drums, the trio brings a fluid, modern sensibility to the session. Grissett’s original ...
The Beveled Edges | I Guess We’re Not Alone
June 24, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: Alejandro Berti Delgado, Anthony Lanni, Arei Sekiguchi, Brad Whitely, Haruna Fukazawa, Shelly Bhushan, Tosh SheridanI Guess We’re Not Alone is the spectacular debut from The Beveled Edge. Vocalist Shelly Bhushan and guitarist Anthony Lanni artfully navigate this outstanding collection of completely original harmonic Latin, Brazilian, soul, and jazz melodies. Bhushan’s wonderfully resonant voice is the ...
Marina Pacowski | Jazz Standards, Vol. 7: The Music of Carl Saunders
June 20, 2025 / No Comments / Tags: John Clayton, Josh Nelson, Ken Peplowski, Larry Koonse, Marina Pacowski, Rickey Woodard, Ron Stout, Roy McCurdy, Scott WhitfieldMarina Pacowski’s Jazz Standards, Vol. 7: The Music of Carl Saunders is a heartfelt and sophisticated tribute that reveals her graceful vocal charm and pianistic finesse. Joined by the talented Roy McCurdy on drums, John Clayton and Ken Wild on bass, Josh Nelson on piano, Rickey Woodard on ...
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 ...
