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Lizz Wright – Grace
September 22, 2017(Concord) Singer Lizz Wright is back with another sterling effort. Grace finds the Georgia-born singer teaming with producer Joe Henry to weave together an effort with a decidedly bluesy, gospel Southern flavor. The ...
Michael Pedicin – As It Should Be: Ballads 2
September 15, 2017(Groundblue) Composer/saxophonist Michael Pedicin continues his consistent track record focusing on ballads, add this one to that collection. As It Should Be: Ballads 2 focuses almost entirely on the compositions of ...
3 Divas
June 9, 2017(Diva Jazz Orchestra) 3 Divas is the outstanding trio and album of three tremendously talented musicians. Pianist Jackie Warren, bassist Amy Shook and drummer Sherrie Maricle comprise this fantastic unit. In ...
We WILL Return!
May 26, 2017The Jazz Page has been on a bit of a hiatus, but WILL return next week some overdue reviews and news! Thanks for your patience!
Troy Roberts – Tales & Tones
April 18, 2017(Inner Circle Music) Tales & Tones is the impressive latest recording from saxophonist Troy Roberts. Roberts is adroit in an array of musical moods here with an engaging tone that shines through on every tune, ...
Jared Sims – Change of Address
April 14, 2017(Ropeadope) Change of Address is the fifth recording as a leader from baritone saxophonist Jared Sims. The production is an outstanding display of Sims’ versatility, on a recording that leans in the funk-organ ...
Sidney Jacobs – First Man
March 14, 2017(Baby Chubs Records) Vocalist Sidney Jacobs brings a contemporary flair to an approach that has a connection to the great vocal improvisers of our time. First Man, his second recorded outing, is an eclectic showcase ...
Virgina Schenck – Aminata Moseka: An Abbey Lincoln Tribute
March 7, 2017(Airborne Ecstasy) Singer Virginia Schenck’s latest is a wonderful homage to the great Abbey Lincoln. Aminata Moseka: An Abbey Lincoln Tribute avoids the attempt at evoking the spirit of Abbey’s ...
The Greg Hatza Organization – Diggin Up My Roots
March 3, 2017(Record Label) Organist Greg Hatza’s latest is a fantastic tribute to the music he grew up hearing as a child in Reading, PA. Diggin Up My Roots is Hatza’s take on some classic r&b and blues he heard ...
Miroslav Vitous – Ziljabu Nights: Live at Theater Gütersloh
February 17, 2017(Deutsche Media Productions) Bassist-composer Miroslav Vitous’s latest is a journey through structured music that sounds incredibly improvised. Ziljabu Nights: Live at Theater Gütersloh features Vitous and his ...