by Anthony Dean Harris, NextBop Aaron Whitby has been a session player for years, backing folks like Randy Brecker, Natalie Cole, George Clinton, and his wife Martha Redbone. In this time, his own voice as a pianist definitely picked up a lot, which may show why he has such a steady hand as a leader … Read More
by Phil Freeman, The Wire
By Philip Booth, Jazz Times Five musicians, 40 instruments, 19 interrelated compositions, five consecutive days in a Queens home studio, 66 minutes of music: By the numbers alone, Gerry Gibbs’ latest batch of original tunes is quite a feat. The sprawling disc, something of a followup to the drummer/composer’s 2017 salute to Weather Report, has … Read More
by Daniele Camerlengo, SUONO Perseverare verso l’attrazione dell’ignoto che rende vivi i primigeni movimenti di suono a cui ogni musicista che si rispetti offre residenza. Un lungo e solitario cammino musicale che caratterizza la distanza tra l’esercizio immobile e l’emergenza dell’artista di comunicare con schiettezza la propria originalità di pensiero. Dinamiche di lotta creativa che … Read More
Vocalist/Pianist Sumitra Returns with Bittersweet, Her Deeply Personal New Album with Carlitos del Puerto and Brian Blade, out September 13th Vocalist and pianist Sumitra is thrilled to announce the September 13th release of Bittersweet, her fourth album as a leader. Joined by master bassist Carlitos del Puerto and iconic drummer Brian Blade, Sumitra reveals herself … Read More
by Dee Dee McNeil, Musical Memoirs NICK HETKO, RICH SYRACUSE, JEFF “SIEGE” SIEGEL – “WHEN YOU WERE THERE” Artist’s Recording Collective Nick Hetko, piano/composer; Rich Syracuse, bass/composer; Jeff ‘Siege’ Siegel, drums/composer. This production offers a strong, unified, jazz trio of technically astute musicians who are also composers. Opening with the Rich Syracuse composition titled, “Sleeper” … Read More
4x GRAMMY® Winning Pianist and Composer Oscar Hernández to Release Love the Moment with Alma Libre on August 16th via Origin Records Pianist, composer and bandleader Oscar Hernández is proud to announce the August 16th release of his new album Love The Moment. On his sophomore release with Origin Records, the Latin music titan displays … Read More
By: Angel Romero, Progressive Rock Central Multi-instrumentalist and composer Eitan Kenner is a multifaceted progressive music artist who brings various genres together into a tasty dish. His superb, genre-defying instrumental album 8Ball City incorporates complex Gentle Giant-style progressive rock, proficient jazz fusion, New Orleans roots music, world music, classical and electronic elements. Eitan Kenner on … Read More
By: Dave Rogers, WTJU Josean Jacobo & Tumbao – Cimarron (E7 Studios): “Hailed as “The Ambassador of Afro-Dominican Jazz”, pianist & composer Josean Jacobo is bringing the music and culture of the Dominican Republic to an international audience. His group “Josean Jacobo & Tumbao” creates an atmosphere rich in Afro-Descendant folkloric idioms and jazz….” (https://www.joseanjacobo.com/) … Read More
