By: Joe Bebco, The Syncopated Times Syncopated Times readers will remember Svetlana from her hot band The Delancy Five, who are a staple of the New York traditional jazz scene and had an award winning album, A Night at the Speakeasy, in 2015. She takes a more theatrical approach, (cough cough), on her new album, Night at the … Read More
By: John Shand, The Sydney Morning Herald You have to be equally committed and imaginative to even think about doing it. The harp first appeared in jazz in 1934, and a complete collection of all jazz harp records will hardly clutter your shelves or hard-drive 85 years later, it being a challenge to make the instrument … Read More
By: Tom Schnabel, KCRW This week’s music mix ushers in the fall season with songs from France, Lebanon, Jamaica, Estonia, Pakistan, Niger, Brazil, and more. The playlist begins with one of Yves Montand’s versions of “Les Feuilles Mortes,” the French original of what became the popular “Autumn Leaves.” The French version is more somber and nostalgic than the … Read More
By: Eugenio Mirti, Jazzit The new album by the Philadelphia trumpeter HighNote announces the release of “Blue Dawn-Blue Nights“, Wallace Roney‘s new album; the trumpeter is accompanied by Emilio Modeste (sax), Oscar Williams II (piano), Paul Cuffari (bass), Kojo Odu Roney (drums), Quitin Zoto (guitar) and Lenny White (drums). The disc contains eight original songs … Read More
For the full audio interview, click here. Wallace Roney has been a significant force on the scene ever since he emerged at Ali’s Alley at the age of sixteen with Philly Joe Jones. Roney has been featured on impressive work with McCoy Tyner, Dizzy Gillespie, Elvin Jones, Chick Corea, and Ornette Coleman. As a member of the Tony Williams Quintet, Wallace … Read More
by Matt Micucci, Jazziz Ben Flocks, “Shangri-La” Saxophonist/composer Ben Flocks has shared the video for his rendition of Robert Maxwell’s “Shangri-La,” featuring images by visual artist Angel Antonio de la Fuente. The track is featured on his latest album, Mask of the Muse, out now via his own label, West Cliff Records. “I chose the melodies … Read More
Chicago-based Saxophonist/Composer Greg Ward Embarks on International Tour to Celebrate his Widely-Acclaimed Release Stomping Off From Greenwood Following the internationally-lauded release of his fourth album, Stomping Off From Greenwood, saxophonist, composer and bandleader Greg Ward is excited to embark on an international tour with his quintet of heavyweight creative Chicago musicians, Rogue Parade featuring Greg … Read More
Sébastien Hélary, Nextbop Russian saxophonist Makar Kashitsyn left Moscow in 2017 to enroll at the Manhattan School of Music following the advice of jazz veteran Vincent Herring with whom the youngster was taking Skype lessons at the time. Just a year later, Kashitsyn would win first prize at the inaugural International Festival Competition of Saxophonists … Read More
Dave Lavender, NPR Listen to Catherine’s live performance here! Making her fifth appearance on Mountain Stage since 2006, Grammy-winning vocalist Catherine Russell treated the audience to songs off her latest album, Alone Together. Russell performed with David Bowie in his last touring band as background vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, and she’s been singing with Steely Dan from … Read More
Christos Doukakis, Last Day Deaf Cool…Smooth…Chill. 5 tracks for your complete leisure, relief & enjoyment. Best enjoyed on weekend evenings. Ben Flocks – Shangri-La (cinematic jazz)
