Phil Freeman, Burning Ambulance The latest episode of the Burning Ambulance podcast features an interview with violinist Meg Okura and soprano saxophonist Logan Richardson. She leads the Pan Asian Chamber … Read More
Month: March 2018
Jazz Quad Reviews Sam Javitch Quartet’s “People and Places”
Leonid Auskern, Jazz Quad While the most important soloist in Javitch’s ensemble is certainly Perry, the leader himself [Javitch] performs many bright solos. I would especially like to mention the … Read More
Jazz Weekly Features Arnan Raz’ “Chains of Stories”
George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly Sounds that are up to the moment with a nod to tradition… Tenor saxist Arnan Raz brings together a lithe team of Eyal Hai/as, Daniel … Read More
ZCO/DANCEPROJECT Returns to Symphony Space to Break Boundaries in “Limitless”
ZCO/DANCEPROJECT Returns to Symphony Space to Break Boundaries in “Limitless” June 1, 2018, 7:30 PM at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Peter Norton Symphony Space “Live a life without limits. … Read More
Hot House Reviews Spanish Harlem Orchestra’s “Anniversary”
Raul da Gama, Hot House The facts are remarkable: For 15 years the Spanish Harlem Orchestra has been a force of nature as the group rules the salsa waves that … Read More
Textura Reviews Rob Clearfield’s “Wherever You’re Starting From”
Ron Schepper, Textura Appearances truly are deceiving: the photos on the outer panels of Wherever You’re Starting From show an unassuming, t-shirt clad youth who could be mistaken for someone gearing up … Read More
Chicago Tribune Reviews Keri Johnsrud & Kevin Bales Recent Performance at Winter’s Jazz Club
Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune Generations of kids grew up watching “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” and its star — Fred Rogers — appears ascendant once again in our culture. A documentary of … Read More
Keri Johnsrud & Kevin Bales Perform on Chicago’s WTTW
Marc Vitali, WTTW Tuesday would have been the 90th birthday of Fred Rogers, the beloved TV personality, educator, ordained minister and composer. Most of the iconic songs from “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” … Read More
The Sydney Morning Herald Reviews Joanna Wallfisch’s “Blood & Bone”
John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald Joanna Wallfisch often puts a gloss upon her songs: a shiny surface on which the listener may safely glide over the lyrics’ emotional barbs and … Read More
Saxophonist Don Braden Announces the Release of Earth Wind and Wonder
Saxophonist Don Braden To Release New Album EARTH WIND AND WONDER Due Out May 4, 2018 Creative Perspective Music is proud to announce the May 4th, 2018 release of saxophonist … Read More