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David Berkman – Old Friends and New Friends
May 8, 2015(Palmetto) Pianist David Berkman’s Old Friends and New Friends is one of those recording that is an absolute delight to listen to. Berkman’s playing on the tunes is like watching a painting in progress ...
Russ Nolan – Call It What You Want
May 1, 2015(Rhinocerruss) Saxophonist Russ Nolan is back with an entertaining work of outstanding musicianship. Call It What You Want is comprised almost exclusively of Nola’s own compositions, with a complimentary nod ...
The Dan Brubeck Quartet – Celebrating The Music and Lyrics of Dave & Iola Brubeck
April 28, 2015(Blue Forest Records) Drummer Dan Brubeck pays loving and fantastic tribute to the musical partnership of his parents. Celebrating The Music and Lyrics of Dave and Iola Brubeck features the son of the loving jazz ...
Ben Wolfe- The Whisperer
April 21, 2015(Positone) Bassist Ben Wolfe shows off his considerable chops as composer as well as musician on his latest production. The Whisperer is an excellent collection of swinging uptempo grooves and beautiful ...
Javier Vercher – Wish You Were Here
April 10, 2015(Musikoz) Saxophonist Javier Vercher blends the sound of the avant-garde with the more traditional fair for a thoroughly enticing recording. Wishing You Were Here is a compelling document of the compositional and ...
Donna Deussen & The Paul Weitz Trio – On The Street Where You Live
April 7, 2015(Eloise Records) On The Street Where You Live by singer Donna Deussen accompanied by guitarist Paul Weitz and his trio is thoroughly entertaining work. What’s impressive about the project, in addition to ...
Eliane Elias -Made in Brazil
March 31, 2015(Concord Jazz) Made in Brazil the latest production from singer-pianist Eliane Elias truly lives up to its name. The project is her first recorded in her native country since she moved to the U.S. in 1981. The ...
The Jiggs Whigam International Trio – Live at Nighttown: Not So Standards
March 27, 2015(Azica Records) Trombonist Jiggs Whigham, a Cleveland native, returns to his city of origin for a wonderful set of music. Live at Nighttown: Not So Standards is a recording of Whigham and his international trio ...
Naz – Time After
March 24, 2015(Naz) Singer Nazia Chaudry (Naz) brings a welcomed voice to the vocal jazz scene. On Time After, her recording debut, Chaudry brings breathes new life into a set of classic pop standards, approaching them not as ...
Reggie Quinerly – Invictus
March 20, 2015(Redefinition Music) Drummer Reggie Quinerly takes the inspiration from the famous William Ernest Henley poem he learned as a child to power himself, and ultimately, this project. Invictus is the name of that poem ...