Anthony Dean-Harris, Nextbop Vocalist Vivian Sessoms is preparing to release the second part of her debut album, Life, a project that started out as a jazz album and found new threads of genres to fit in along the way. What results from the Chris Parks co-produced album is a different sort of covers album that finds … Read More
Matt Micucci, JAZZIZ Israeli-born keyboardist, producer and composer Kenner will release his debut album, 8Ball City, on May 23. Born out of a difficult time in Kenner’s life, one in which he experienced the painful end of an important relationship and the death of his grandfather, the album took several years to make, and while it was … Read More
Josean Jacobo & Tumbao Integrate Afro-Descendant Folkloric Idioms on New Jazz Album, Cimarrón Out May 31, 2019 Stream Lead Single “Mind Reset” on Latin Jazz Network Hailed as “The Ambassador of Afro-Dominican Jazz”, pianist, composer and arranger Josean Jacobo is proud to announce the May 31st release of Cimarrón on E7 Studios– a 10-track collection of compositions brought … Read More
Matt Micucci, Jazziz Natalie Cressman and Ian Faquini, “Lenga Lenga” Setting Rays of Summer, out April 5, is the new duo project from trombonist and singer-songwriter Natalie Cressman, and Brazilian composer, guitarist and vocalist Ian Faquini. It draws inspiration from impressionism, jazz and the great Brazilian songwriting tradition. Cressman tells JAZZIZ that “Lenga Lenga” is … Read More
Sivan Arbel Shows New Sides on Sophomore Album Change Of Light Due Out on April 2, 2019 “Sivan Arbel is negotiating the veritable minefield of music in New York with brazen confidence and appears likely to make more interesting and ever wonderful music as a result.” – Raul da Gama, World Music Report Israeli born … Read More
by Matt Micucci, Jazziz Looking for some Monday motivation? We’ve got you covered! From musical celebrations of cultural diversity to lyrical contemplations on important and pressing issues of today’s world, here are five new songs that you can listen to right now. Start your week the right way. Chiara Izzi and Kevin Hays, “Viaggio Elegiaco” … Read More
by Alex Vitoulis, Billboard Harlem, New York native Vivian Sessoms might not be a household name. But you’ve probably heard her voice or seen her live—and not even known it. Sessoms has provided vocals on records and/or tours for such stars as Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Donna Summer, Sinead O’Connor, Diddy, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Taylor Dayne, … Read More
DanMichael Reyes, Revive Music Known as one of the most reliable musicians to man the low-end, Dezron Douglas has made a career of providing the root for some of the most swinging modern music. Mentored by masters like Jackie McLean, Michael Carvin, and Pharoah Sanders, Douglas’ connection with music will always be swing. “I feel like no matter what groove, time … Read More
Sébastien Hélary, Nextbop Pianist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Gabriel Zucker is a Yale graduate and Rhodes scholar who is quickly becoming a prominent voice in the New York avant-garde music scene. Zucker has won awards from ASCAP and the American Composers Forum and has performed in 18 countries in a various formats ranging from No Reference … Read More
Nate Chinen, WBGO Ralph Peterson Messenger Legacy, “In Case You Missed It” Thirty-five years ago, Ralph Peterson was handpicked by Art Blakey to be the second drummer in a special edition of the Jazz Messengers. He was on the rise then, in his early 20s, and Blakey’s benediction meant the world. Since then, Peterson has … Read More
