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
Month: April 2019
REVIEW:Vanessa Rubin’s “The Dream is You: Vanessa Rubin Sings Tadd Dameron” Reviewed by JazzWeekly
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
REVIEW: All About Jazz Reviews Steve Haines & the Third Floor Orchestra!
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
REVIEW: Ellen Rowe Octet’s “Momentum: Portraits of Women in Motion” Reviewed by All About Jazz
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
JAZZ AROUND TOWN: Ralph Peterson’s Recent L.A. Show Reviewed by L.A. Jazz Scene
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
NEW RELEASE: Gerry Gibbs To Release 12th Project “OUR PEOPLE” on Whaling City Sound, June 7th
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
BILLBOARD: How Asia-Born, U.S.-Based Women Are Ushering In a New Big Band Era, Featuring MEG OKURA!
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
VIDEO PREMIERE: Jazziz Premieres the Lead Single off KENNER’s “8Ball City” – Album Due Out May 23, 2019!
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
OUT TODAY: Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini Release Collaborative Album “Setting Rays Of Summer”
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
LEAD STORY: Textura Reviews & Interviews Steve Haines!
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