By Richard Kamins, Step Tempest Been over two decades since saxophonist and NEA Jazz master Dave Liebman began his musical exploration and interpretation of the four Natural Elements. Starting in … Read More
Month: February 2020
INTERVIEW: The 8-Bit Big Band / The Boston Globe
By Diti Kohli, The Boston Globe Love video games like rolet online? Love jazz music? One widely acclaimed big band that combines the two is slated to stop by town … Read More
REVIEW: Roxy Coss, Mike Bond, Clark Sommers, Sam Hirsh, Yvonnick Prene, Thana Alexa, Jonah Francese and Robin McKelle / Midwest Records
By Chris Spector, Midwest Record ROXY COSS/Quintet: It wasn’t that long ago that Coss was wearing an evening gown and looking like a member of a society band. In the … Read More
REVIEW: Mike Bond, Robin McKelle, Sam Hirsh and Andrea Brachfeld Reviewed by Musicalmemoir’s Blog
By Musicalmemoir’s Blog MIKE BOND – “THE HONORABLE ONES” Bounce Castle Records Mike Bond, piano/composer/arranger; Ben Wolfe, bass; Anwar Marshall, drums; Josh Evans, trumpet; Steve Wilson, alto & soprano saxophones; … Read More
REVIEW: Mike Bond – The Honorable Ones / JazzTrail
JazzTrail The debut recording from 30-year old American pianist/composer Mike Bond features a fantastic group of musicians whose rapport can be immediately felt. The multi-generational core quintet includes versatile horn … Read More
NEW RELEASE: Charles Pillow Ensemble’s CHAMBER JAZZ Out Now on SUMMIT
Esteemed Multi-Instrumentalist Charles Pillow Releases Innovative New Large Ensemble Album Chamber Jazz, Out 2/21 Bandleader, composer, arranger and multi-instrumentalist Charles Pillow is excited to announce the February 21st release of … Read More
REVIEW: Dave Liebman Earth Reviewed by The Wire
By Phil Freeman, The Wire Saxophonist Dave Liebman has been working on a series of album based on the elements for over 20 years: Water (1997), Air (2006) and Fire … Read More
RECORD COLLECTOR MAGAZINE: Catherine Russell, Louis Armstrong, Richie Goods, Dave Liebman, Wallace Roney in Feb 2020 Issue
By Charles Waring, Record Collector Magazine
REVIEW: Sarah Thorpe’s Deep Blue Love In The Aquarian Weekly
By Mike Greenblatt, The Aquarian Weekly Deep Blue Love (Dot Time Records), by sultry French-British jazz singer-songwriter Sarah Thorpe, hits the sweet spot. She puts words to Pat Metheny’s “Free,” … Read More
REVIEW: Catherine Russell is Sublime At Birdland / Broadway World
By Chris Struck, Broadway World Birdland Jazz Club, NYC, February 15th, 2020 Catherine Russell blends her high-energy personality with jazz well, creating an invigorating atmosphere primed for an intimate moment. … Read More