NEW RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENT: Kris Adams to Release 4th Album “We Should Have Danced” out 10/15

July 31, 2018Special Announcement

On Her 4th Album “We Should Have Danced”, Kris Adams Sings the Music of Steve Prosser Available October 15, 2018Pre-Release Show: Cornelia Street Cafe, September 4 Jazzbird Records is proud to announce the October 15th release of Kris Adams’ long-awaited fourth album We Should Have Danced: The Music of Steve Prosser. Featuring Adams’ original lyrics … Read More

REVIEW: Russia’s Jazz Quad Reviews Adison Evans’ “Meridian”

July 30, 2018Features, Reviews

Leonid Auskern, Jazz Quad «…Эдисон Эванс открывает свою дискографию не как робкий новичок, а как уже много знающий и умеющий мастер с большим потенциалом развития – и в качестве инструменталистки, и в качестве композитора.» – так заканчивался два года назад опубликованный на нашем сайте обзор Hero, дебютного альбома американской саксофонистки Эдисон Эванс. И вот, в … Read More

REVIEW: The Jazz Guitar Society of Western Australia Reviews Flavio Silva’s “Break Free”

July 30, 2018Features, Reviews

Ian MacGregor, Jazz Guitar Society of Western Australia This is brazilian guitarist and composer Flavio Silva’s second album and he is accompanied by a talented line up. He incorporates American jazz with both African and Afro Brazilian sounds which makes for interesting music. Flavio has written all the tunes except for Chico Bauarque’s “Samba de Amor” … Read More

RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENT: Pianist & Composer Alex Clough Announces Debut Album “Near, Far, Beyond” – Out October 5th, 2018

July 27, 2018Event Announcement, Special Announcement

After spending over a decade honing his craft as both a sideman and a leader, pianist and composer Alex Clough is now proud to announce the release of his debut album Near, Far, Beyond. Due to be released on Friday, October 5th, Near, Far, Beyond showcases eight original tracks featuring Clough alongside David Smith on … Read More

RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENT: Drummer, Composer and Bandleader Anthony Fung Announces New Album “Flashpoint” – Out October 1st, 2018

July 26, 2018Event Announcement, Special Announcement

Canadian drummer Anthony Fung is proud to establish himself as a composer, producer and bandleader on his sophomore album Flashpoint, due to be released on October 1st, 2018. With Fung on drums, Flashpoint features Erin Bentlage (vocals), Edmar Colon (tenor/soprano saxophones & percussion), Josh Johnson (alto saxophone), Alex Hahn (soprano saxophone), Jon Hatamiya (trombone), Isaac … Read More