By: Michael J. West, Alchemical Records Friday, April 12 It’s hard to believe that it’s been nearly seven years since Brent Birckhead made the plunge. The alto saxophonist and composer is … Read More
On Saturday, March 16th, Internationally acclaimed pianist and composer Andy Milne won the 2019 Juno Award for Best Group Jazz Album for his new album The Seasons of Being. Released … Read More
Influencia do Jazz by Thiago Goes, Jornal do Brasil Mixing religion with any theme is always controversial. From football to politics (the latter, then, we do not even talk), linking … Read More
By: Dan Bilawksy, All About Jazz Jazz, much like life, is an art of balance, a forever dance on the scales which keep our sanity and existence in check. Form … Read More
Andrew Hamlin, Northwest Music Scene San Francisco trombonist/singer/songwriter Natalie Cressman and Brazilian guitarist/singer/songwriter Ian Faquini bring their duo act to the Royal Room on Saturday, April 13th, touring behind their new duo … Read More
By: Chris Spector, Midwest Record SOUL MESSAGE BAND/Soulful Days: An organ combo full of Chicago jazz vets show that white boys can be loaded with soul too—even if they are … Read More
Mike Gates, UK Vibe “Across The Sea” is the new collaboration between pianist and vocalist Kevin Hays, and singer-songwriter Chiara Izzi. Producer Enzo Capua was first introduced to the talent … Read More
By: Dee Dee McNeil, Musical Memoirs SOUL MESSAGE BAND – “SOULFUL DAYS” Delmark Label Chris Foreman, organ; Greg Rockingham, drums; Lee Rothenberg, guitar; Greg Ward & Geof Bradfield, saxophone. The … Read More
D. Oscar Groomes, O’s Place Jazz Newsletter Jordan Pettay – First Fruit 75 O’s Notes: Fresh Fruit is the debut recording for New York based saxophonist, composer Jordan … Read More
Ron Schepper, Textura Brent Birckhead recorded his debut as a leader during a single six-hour session, one reason perhaps why the performances exude such intensity. While BIRCKHEAD isn’t a straight-up blowing session, … Read More
