Leandro Cabral, “Alfa” By Felipe Freitas, Jazz Trail Leandro Cabral, an emergent Brazilian pianist and composer of exemplary perception, has in Alfa, his sophomore album, a beautiful statement of impeccable musicality and incredible interaction with his trio mates, bassist Sidiel Vieira and drummer Vitor Cabral. Infused with gleeful intonations, the longtime friends embark on a … Read More
BLUES IN SPACE Sunday, December 11, 10 pm Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 2, New York City Rockwood Music Hall, located at 196 Allen Street, in New York, NY, is proud to present the reunion of the boundary-obliterating art-rock ensemble Blues in Space — featuring Rubin Kodheli (cello), Chris Tordini (electric bass), and Garrett Brown (drums), … Read More
by Kevin Johnson, No Treble Brandi Disterheft has returned with her fourth album as a leader, entitled Blue Canvas. With veteran pianist Harold Mabern and drummer Joe Farnsworth in tow, the jazz bassist/vocalist goes deep on a mix of classic and original tunes. “Aside from an array of classic standards from Clifford Brown, Bobby Timmons, … Read More
Husband & wife duo The Baylor Project to release highly anticipated debut album “The Journey” 2/10/17 Soulful. Melodic. Authentic. Jazz music. THE BAYLOR PROJECT. Be A Light proudly announces the February 10 release of “The Journey”, the debut album from visionary duo The Baylor Project. Steeped in the heart and soul of jazz, Marcus and … Read More
by Roberto Binda, Argonauta Magazine Lupa Santiago 4teto / Ubuntu (Soundfinger) CD Quando si pensa alla musica brasiliana anche in ambito jazzistico la mente é portata comunque ad associarla alla samba e alla bossa nova nonostante una molteplicità di artisti abbiano nel tempo cercato di superarne gli steccati di genere grazie a esperienze legate ai sempre … Read More
by Mike Greenblatt, Goldmine Magazine “Expanding Heart” by the Jarrett Cherner Trio (Baldhill Records) has the Brooklyn piano player/composer/band leader leading two drum’n’bass rhythm sections (depending on the track). Their jazz take on Otis Redding’s “I Got The Will” is alone worth the price of admission but the two Ornette Coleman covers show not only … Read More
by Thomas Cunniffe, Jazz History Online It’s been a few years since Canadian bassist Brandi Disterheft released an album under her own name, and while she has remained busy with performances and recordings for others, listeners might have forgotten her astounding talent. Her new trio album “Blue Canvas” should restore those lost memories. The disc … Read More
by Quentin Coaxum, Chicago Jazz Magazine Matt Ulery has been a staple on the Chicago jazz scene for almost a decade now, not just as an in-demand bassist, but also as an artistic force. In a short time Matt has released six projects as the leader of his own varied ensembles. His seventh, most recent … Read More
by Chip Boaz, Latin Jazz Corner Our featured track this week comes from the latest album by trumpet player Rachel Therrien, Pensamiento: Proyecto Colombia. Therrien hails from Canada, where she has established a strong career around jazz, with a deep connection to Latin music. Previously to releasing Pensamiento, Therrien has two fantastic albums that are … Read More
Lupa Santiago: “Ubuntu” by George Harris, Jazz Weekly Brazilian guitarist/composer Lupa Santiago brings the spotlight to trombonist Ed Neumeister on his latest album of rich and flowing originals. The “4tet” of Santiago with Leandro Cabral/p, Alex Buck/dr and Bruno Migotto are peppy as they snap through a playful “Two For Eleven” and get bluesy on … Read More
