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Catherine Russell – Harlem On My Mind
September 13, 2016(Jazz Village) Catherine Russell is back with another outstanding effort. Harlem On My Mind finds Russell returning to the Jazz Age songbooks which have been integral to her recent productions. The effort covers ...
Derrick Hodge – The Second
September 9, 2016(Blue Note) The Second is the fantastic sophomore recording from bassist Derrick Hodge. The effort is very much a bass player’s album in that it definitely features a good dose of Hodge’s virtuosity on ...
Scott Reeves Jazz Orchestra – Portraits and Places
September 2, 2016(Origin Records) Portraits and Places is power-packed leap into the modern big band genre from composer, conductor and arranger Scott Reeves. Reeves, a veteran of other band ensembles, is free here to present his ...
Steve Heckman – Legacy: A Coltrane Tribute
August 26, 2016(Jazzed Media) A longtime devotee of John Coltrane’s musical contributions, saxophonist Steve Heckman’s latest is a superb homage. Primarily recorded during a 2013 live performance, Legacy: A Coltrane ...
Alison Lewis – Seven
August 23, 2016(Shamayim Music) Seven is the debut recording of singer Alison Lewis, a truly a magnificent singer. Lewis’s soulful and soaring vocal range joined with beautifully sculpted arrangements makes for an ...
Manu Katché – Unstatic
August 5, 2016(Anteprima Productions) Manu Katché weaves together hypnotic rhythms and transportive melodies to produce his latest, superb effort, Unstatic. The music, all of which was composed by the drummer, has a contemporary ...
Anthony E. Nelson, Jr. – Swift To Hear, Slow To Speak
August 2, 2016(MusicStand Records) Swift To Hear, Slow To Speak by saxophonist Anthony E. Nelson Jr. is a fantastic artistic statement. The project is also an effort built around the artist’s faith and gratitude. Nelson, ...
Roberta Piket – One for Marian: Celebrating Marian McPartland
July 29, 2016(Thirteenth Note Records) Pianist-composer Roberta Piket turns in one of our favorites of the year with this recording. One for Marian: Celebrating Marian McPartland is indeed a colorful celebration of the late ...
Mimi Jones – Feet In The Mud
July 8, 2016(Hot Tone Music) Bassist Mimi Jones’ latest is a beautifully contemplative work. With melodic compositions and solid musicianship, Feet In The Mud is an engaging sonic tapestry. The music is at times ...
Mark Murphy – Live in Athens, Greece
July 5, 2016(Harbinger Records) Live in Athens, Greece is a fantastic documentation of the late, great singer Mark Murphy recorded at the Gazarte Club, one of the city’s hottest night clubs in 2008. Once things gets ...