Month: September 2017
Jazz Weekly Features Ed Neumeister’s “Wake Up Call”
George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly Trombonist and composer Ed Neumeister conducts a rich toned big band which mixes clever charts and swinging solos. Rich Perry’s tenor is warm and strong … Read More
Dan Bruce’s “Earthshine” Receives a 4 Star Review from All About Jazz
Troy Dostert, All About Jazz On the first listen, it’s easy to fall under the sway of the sweetness of Dan Bruce’s silky guitar tone, only to miss the substance … Read More
BJ Jansen’s “Common Ground” Receives a 4.5 Star review from All About Jazz
Matthew Acquiline, All About Jazz Cincinnati-born baritone saxophonist B.J. Jansen’s tenth album is titled Common Ground for good reason: his sextet consists of NEA Jazz Master trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis, drummer Ralph Peterson, trumpeter Duane Eubanks, … Read More
Saxophonist Hailey Niswanger Presents her Newest Project MAE.SUN Debut Album “Vol. 1: Inter-be” Out November 3rd, 2017
Saxophonist Hailey Niswanger Presents her newest project MAE.SUN Debut Album “Vol. 1: Inter-be” Out November 3rd, 2017 Saxophonist, composer and vocalist Hailey Niswanger is proud to present Vol. 1: Inter-be, … Read More
Midwest Record Reviews Jared Hall’s “Hallways”
Chris Spector, Midwest Record A tyro set by a trumpet cat the label owner is too cool to call a protégé instead insisting he’s a mentoree. All on board are … Read More
Midwest Record Reviews Rob Schneiderman’s “Tone Twister”
Chris Spector, Midwest Record So, when is a math genius not a math genius? I don’t know, that just seemed like a good lede. Math genius Schneiderman, who plays like … Read More
Stereogum Features Darren Barrett’s “The Opener”
Phil Freeman, Stereogum Trumpeter Darren Barrett lives in the zone between jazz and modern R&B/funk; he’s played with Herbie Hancock and in Roy Hargrove’s big band, but has also worked … Read More
Jeff “Siege” Siegel Announces Fall Tour With The Jeff “Siege” Siegel Sextet and Special Guest Feya Faku in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania!
Renowned drummer Jeff “Siege” Siegel is proud to announce a multi-city October itinerary with his esteemed sextet, which features tenor saxophonist Erica Lindsay, pianist Francesca Tanksley, bassist Rich Syracuse and … Read More