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Matt Renzi – Rise and Shine
January 17, 2014(Three P’s Records) The music of New York-based saxophonist Matt Renzi has a raw quality that sounds like it’s being invented in real-time. His latest effort Rise and Shine feels almost like looking into ...
Redmond, Langosch, Cooley – Compared to What
January 7, 2014(Mary Ann Redmond) Guitar/vocalist Mary Ann Redmond is joined by bassist Paul Langosch and keyboardist Jay Cooley for a refreshing musical set. Compared to What gets it great sound, not only from Redmond’s ...
Sketches – Volume One
December 27, 2013(Baldhill Records) Volume One, the debut from Brooklyn-based quintet Sketches is a work of contemplative, expertly executed music. The collective of accomplished sidemen produces each track through a collaborative ...
Kanji Ohta & the Jazz Family with Jimmy Heath – Our Jazz Family
December 20, 2013(JZAZ) To celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary in 2001, pianists Kanji Ohta and Toshiko Kiryu decided to invite some musician friends and family and throw a little jazz party. As documented on Our Jazz Family, ...
Anne Ducros – Either Way: From Marilyn to Ella
December 17, 2013(Naïve) The glowing voice and beautiful delivery of singer Anne Ducros grabs you by the heart and doesn’t let go. Either Way: From Marilyn to Ella, the latest recording from the French born singer wraps your ...
Roberto Fonseca – Yo
October 22, 2013(Concord Jazz) Cuban-born pianist-composer Roberto Fonseca’s bold blend of piano and eclectic sound textures makes Yo one of the great albums of this year. The recording joins Afro-Cuban rhythms with jazz, ...
Tom Goehring – A Reflected Journey
October 8, 2013(Mengli Music) Trumpet and flugelhorn man Tom Goehring has produced a fantastic new work that shows his range both as musician and a composer. A Reflected Journey features a balanced set of nice Goehring’s ...
Kenny Garrett – Pushing The World Away
September 27, 2013(Mack Avenue) With Pushing The World Away, saxophonist Kenny Garrett has produced a work of tremendous musical depth and color. Garrett navigates diverse musical influences from Latin, African, Brazilian and even ...
Christian McBride Trio – Out Here
September 20, 2013(Mack Avenue) Bassist Christian McBride leads his trio in a solid outing on his latest recording Out Here. Joining McBride in this adventure are Ulysses Owens, Jr. on drums and Christian Sands on piano. The musical ...
Gina Kronstadt – Come Over
August 27, 2013(Falloff Records) Gina Kronstadt brings a fresh, contemporary voice to jazz, both in her singing and her songs. The Los Angeles-based artist creates her own musical landscape on her debut recording Come Over. ...
