By Ron Schepper, Textura Whereas Without Deception continues Barron’s long-standing association with the classic trio format, The reMission presents Andy Milne’s first engagement. Not that you’d know it from the … Read More
By Philip Booth, JazzTimes rising star on the New York scene, pianist Chris McCarthy has made his name playing and/or recording with trumpeter Jason Palmer, saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi, bassist Ben … Read More
Svetlana Reflects on the Times on “Young and Beautiful”, a Bonus Track from the Billboard Chart-topping Night At The Movies, out May 8th Renowned vocalist Svetlana is thrilled to unveil … Read More
By Chloe McCornick, Black Grooves Celebration and protest, traditional and contemporary—Jazz-world ensemble AJOYO’s sophomore album War Chant is filled with seamlessly blended contradictions. Like their self-titled 2015 debut album, War Chant brings high energy, celebratory music, … Read More
By Jamaal Baptiste, Black Grooves The Spanish Harlem Orchestra (SHO) has become a household name for salsa lovers and Latin jazz enthusiasts over the years. Founded in the early 2000s by bandleader Oscar Hernández … Read More
By Ana M. Nelson, Black Grooves In Common 2 is the much-anticipated second release from tenor saxophonist Walter Smith III and guitarist Matthew Stevens. After the noteworthy success of their first … Read More
By Brenda Nelson-Strauss, Black Grooves Drummer, composer and bandleader Jonathan Barber has accomplished much in his young life. The 30-year-old Hartford, Connecticut native began performing gospel music at an early age at his family church, learning alongside his … Read More
By Matt Micucci, JAZZIZ John Minnock Announces New Album: Vocalist John Minnock has announced the release of Herring Cove, his new album. Herring Cove is out on June 5 during … Read More
For Modern Drummer In early March, I was two weeks into a West Coast tour with my band Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead. For me, this was a special tour, … Read More
