Andrew Jervis, Bandcamp Weekly Guests NY-based harpist Brandee Younger and Brownswood Recording’s Skinny Pelembe make music between the lines. Listen to full interview here.
INTERVIEW: Bandcamp Weekly Features Brandee Younger!
Month: May 2019
WALL STREET JOURNAL: Ralph Peterson and the Messenger Legacy Reviewed by Larry Blumenfeld
by Larry Blumenfeld, Wall Street Journal Were he still alive, Art Blakey would turn 100 on Oct. 11. The drummer, a singular force in jazz, died in 1990 at age … Read More
THE PLAYLIST: The New York Times Features Ralph Peterson’s “Blues March”
Giovanni Russonello, The New York Times G. Calvin Weston, ‘Dust and Ash’ Ralph Peterson, ‘Blues March’ Both of these drummers are in their late 50s, each boasts a hard-charging, wall-shaking … Read More
DOING JAZZ PODCAST: A Soul Awakening with Harpist Brandee Younger – LISTEN!
Lorens Chuno, Doing Jazz Podcast Harpist Brandee Younger’s latest release, Soul Awakening, is a collection of 8 well executed compositions, complete with easily felt energy and introspection. Join Brandee and … Read More
FEATURE: Hot House Features Sam Newsome and his Upcoming Album Release Show!
Eric Wendell, Hot House BUSHWICK PUBLIC HOUSE/JUNE 3RD Soprano saxophonist Sam Newsome is a prime example of what a modern jazz musician can achieve, with his tone beautifully balancing post-bop … Read More
REVIEW: Jazz Weekly Reviews Ben Winkelman’s “Balance”
George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly The title of this album fits well, as pianist Ben Winkelman creates a symbiotic balance between interplay and soloing with bassist Matt Penman and drummer … Read More
REVIEW: Ralph Peterson & The Messenger Legacy Get a 4-Star Review from All About Jazz!
Mike Jurkovic, All About Jazz Recorded loud and live at the Side Door Jazz Club in Old Lyme, CT, Ralph Peterson—the last drummer to play side-by-side with the incomparable Art Blakey—delivers an … Read More
REVIEW: Ralph Peterson & Messenger Legacy Get a 4/5 Review from UK Vibe!
Andy Hazell, UK Vibe Had he still been among us Art Blakey would have celebrated his 100th birthday this year. One of Jazz’s greatest ever drummers, Blakey and his group, … Read More
REVIEW: Steve Haines and the Third Floor Orchestra Reviewed by Jazz Wise
By: Selwyn Harris, Jazz Wise Canadian double-bassist Haines’ touching folky orchestrations pay tribute to the songwriters of his homeland including Neil Young (an unexpectedly likable swinging versions of ‘Harvest Moon’), … Read More
REVIEW: Chiara Izzi and Kevin Hays’ Across the Sea Reviewed by JazzWeekly
By: George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly Chiara Izzi sings to the accompaniment of Kevin Hays/key-p, Rob Jost/b-frh, Greg Joseph/dr, Rogerio Boccato/perc, Chris Potter/ts-ss, Gregoire Maret/harm, Nir Felder/g and Omer Avital/oud … Read More