Greg Ward Stomping Off From Greenwood Greenleaf Music 2019 The brilliant Stomping Off From Greenwood is saxophonist Greg Ward’s fifth release as a leader. This moving and intelligent album serves as an introduction to Ward’s new quintet Rogue Parade and its unique sound. What is perhaps most remarkable is the sublime balance between the vibrant … Read More
by C. Michael Bailey, All About Jazz Finally, a fitting tribute to the music of Tadd Dameron, with Vanessa Rubin‘s vocal adaptation of Dameron’s work as an added plus. The Cleveland native has distinguished herself as an impressive song stylist with a Midas touch for challenging material. Rubin has eight previous recordings. Interestingly, only Girl Talk (Telarc Records, 2001) … Read More
By Bruce Crowther, Jazz Journal For a number of years, Silvano has been at the forefront of innovative jazz singing. Often in collaboration with husband Lovano, she performs from her New York City base, playing clubs and concerts and making numerous albums. A gifted songwriter, Silvano has written words and music for all 10 songs heard … Read More
by George Harris, Jazz Weekly Baritone vocalist John Minnock takes songs we’re all familiar with, but puts them through a Waring Blender to create completely different moods than originally intended. With Enrique Haneine/p-key, Carlos Mena-Will Woodard/b and Pablo Eulchans-Diego Voglino/dr, Minnock delivers a nourish mood for “Get Happy” and gets Headhunter funky for “Right Around … Read More
by Jared Griffin, Black Grooves It’s difficult to know exactly where to start when talking about an artist with a resume as expansive and impressive as vocalist Vivian Sessoms. She has earned respect and acclaim throughout the music industry, working with iconic artists such as Michael Jackson, Donna Summer, and Chaka Khan, as well as Japanese … Read More
Downbeat-Award Winning Saxophonist Brent Birckhead Announces Self-Titled Debut Album Out February 22, 2019 Revive Music is proud to announce the February 22nd release of BIRCKHEAD, the debut album from saxophonist Brent Birckhead. Joined by bassist Romeir Mendez, pianist Mark Meadows and drummer Caroll Dashiell III, the Lauryn Hill touring band alum presents this new album … Read More
Italian label Jando Music, in collaboration with Via Veneto Jazz is proud to announce the February 22nd release of Across the Sea, the new collaborative album from award winning singer-songwriter Chiara Izzi and internationally acclaimed pianist and vocalist Kevin Hays. Across the Sea is brought to fruition by bassist and French hornist Rob Jost and drummer Greg … Read More
Raul da Gama, Jazz da Gama Andy Milne has, through his long-time collective Dapp Theory, brought attention and explored an interesting aspect of the concept of “soul” in music. The word has often been used so loosely that to many musicians – especially African-American musicians to whose music it has had the deepest impact – … Read More
George Harris, Jazz Weekly Eden Bareket – Night Baritone saxist Eden Bareket creates a rich post bop trio with Or Bareket/b and Felix Lecaros/dr on this nine song disc of originals. He’s got a big, fat and meaty sound, swooping into subtone territory when he digs deep with the bass on “Night Creatures” and creating … Read More
