Mike Greenblatt, Aquarian Weekly Drummer/Composer/Producer/Vocalist Jonathan Barber has self-released and splash-landed Vision Ahead, the kind of genre-splicing debut that stands out immaculately on its own. Inspired by the 2016 tragic death of his … Read More
Month: June 2018
Judi Silvano Announces July 13th Release of “Lessons Learned” on Unit Records
For 4x DownBeat Top Ten Vocalist and Composer Judi Silvano, a Life Lived Brings “Lessons Learned” New Release Due Out July 13, 2018 on Unit Records Featuring The Zephyr Band … Read More
FEATURE: Hot House Includes Adi Meyerson’s Upcoming Show at The Jazz Standard (7/1)
Nick Dunston, Hot House Bassist and composer Adi Meyerson is certainly a familiar face on the New York jazz scene, one who leads her own band with relative frequency. As she celebrates … Read More
REVIEW: JazzBuzz (Greece) Reviews Adison Evans’ “Meridian”
Vangelis Aragiannis, Jazz Buzz Οι εξαντλητικές υποχρεώσεις από τη συνεργασία της με μεγάλα ονόματα της μουσικής βιομηχανίας, όπως η Beyoncéκαι ο Jay Z, οδήγησαν τη σαξοφωνίστρια Adison Evans να κάνει δεύτερο σπίτι της το … Read More
REVIEW: Jazz Weekly Reviews Sam Javitch’s “People and Places”
George Harris, Jazz Weekly The beefy and muscular tenor sax of Rich Perry is featured on pianist Sam Javitch’s album along with Adrian Moring/b and Matt Niedbalski/dr. The team is … Read More
NEW RELEASE: Jeff “Siege” Siegel Quartet to Release “LONDON LIVE” 9/6 on Artists Recording Collective
Jeff “Siege” Siegel Announces Release of New Album “London Live” Featuring The Jeff “Siege” Siegel Quartet Due Out September 6, 2018 on Artists Recording Collective (ARC) Release Shows: August … Read More
INTERVIEW: KCRW Interviews Spanish Harlem Orchestra’s Oscar Hernández
Tom Schnabel, KCRW I’ve followed the career of Oscar Hernández for over 30 years, beginning with his work as pianist and arranger for Rubén Blades’s brilliant and still-timely album Buscando America (Searching for America). Fifteen … Read More
EDMONTON JOURNAL: Spanish Harlem Orchestra Makes Classic Latin Jazz New Again
Roger Levesque, Edmonton Journal After 15 years the Spanish Harlem Orchestra‘s expertise and passion for tapping the exciting riffs and entrancing grooves of Latin jazz is unquestioned. When they make their … Read More
CHICAGO READER: Geof Bradfield Takes Inspiration from Chicago Comedy Culture and French Composer Olivier Messiaen on his Latest Project
Peter Margasak, Chicago Reader In his typical fashion, reedist, composer, and bandleader Geof Bradfield deployed a veritable notebook of conceptual conceits when writing and formulating his new album Yes, and . . . … Read More
REVIEW: ArtsJournal Reviews Don Braden’s “Earth Wind and Wonder”
Doug Ramsey, ArtsJournal For a time, a cyst on his jaw threatened to end Don Braden’s playing days, but following his recovery the tenor saxophonist and flutist sounds as confident and … Read More