Bill Meredith, JazzTimes Of the many debate-prompting releases from Miles Davis’ shape-shifting career, On the Corner (1972) may top the list. The trumpeter admitted the music was influenced by funk artists like … Read More
By: George W. Harris, JazzWeekly Vanessa Rubin brings out a masterful tribute to overlooked bebop pioneer Tadd Dameron, letting his material be arranged by sax masters Frank Foster, Benny Golson, … Read More
Jack Bowers, All About Jazz This is by and large lovely music, to be sure, but to paraphrase a Burger King ad from years gone by, “Where’s the jazz?” Aside … Read More
By: C. Michael Bailey, All About Jazz Ellen Rowe Octet Momentum: Portraits of Women in Motion Smokin’ Sleddog Records 2019 Pianist/composer Ellen Rowe’s recording Momentum: Portraits of Women in Motion … Read More
Scott Yanow, L.A. Jazz Scene Drummer Ralph Peterson, himself a legend, paid tribute to the great Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers by leading the Messenger Legacy Sextet at the … Read More
Gerry Gibbs’ Sonic Masterpiece Our People to be Released on June 7, 2019 on Whaling City Sound “[Our People] sounds like the soundtrack to the heavens opening up the gates! … Read More
Dan Ouellette, Billboard The Harlem-based violinist Meg Okura, who leads her 10-piece Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble, says that when growing up in Japan, she experienced egalitarian support where her … Read More
Matt Micucci, JAZZIZ Israeli-born keyboardist, producer and composer Kenner will release his debut album, 8Ball City, on May 23. Born out of a difficult time in Kenner’s life, one in which he … Read More
Family-owned label, Cressman Music is proud to release Setting Rays of Summer – the new duo project from trombonist and singer-songwriter Natalie Cressman and Brazilian composer, guitarist and vocalist Ian … Read More
Ron Schepper, Textura REVIEW: Steve Haines and the Third Floor Orchestra: Steve Haines and the Third Floor Orchestra Justin Time Records Many albums impress; a scant few dazzle. This extraordinary set … Read More
