By Chris Cooke, Kios-FM “Bassist Richie Goods, a bandleader, total professional on the bass, and producer, has recently released My Left Hand Man. It’s a tribute to Mulgrew Miller, and a reference to how Miller referred to Goods as his “left hand man”-comparing his role as a bassist to the role of the left hand which plays bass … Read More
By Ken Waxman, Jazz Word Favored in many styles of Jazz at least since the early 1950s, the conventional piano, bass and drums trio has been used by everyone from Teddy Wilson on one hand to Cecil Taylor on the other. The true test of interpretation for many though is how to assert individuality within … Read More
By Rob Shepherd, Post Genre American presidential campaigns are often very narrowly focused. One study showed that in the 2016 election a whopping ninety-four percent of events were held within twelve states with little, if any, attention paid to the remaining thirty-eight. The modern campaigning process often trades compassion among the populace for political power. … Read More
By delarue, New York Music Daily It’s always validating to see an artist follow his or her muse and take their art to the next level. Pianist Carolina Calvache‘s 2014 debut album Sotareño was an ambitious mix of classically-inspired lyricism, postbop jazz and rhythms from her native Colombia. But Calvache is also a songwriter. Read … Read More
By Simon Rentner,WBGO With jazz clubs shuttered, festivals canceled, and new album releases postponed, it’s difficult to get a pulse on today’s music scene. However, one musician-led organization is leading the way in keeping artists busy in a virtual space. Read the full article here.
By Jack Bowers, All About Jazz Trumpeter Derrick Gardner, a Chicagoan who has performed around the world with a who’s who of jazz luminaries from Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie and Frank Foster to Nancy Wilson, Tony Bennettand Harry Connick Jr., to name only a few, traveled to Winnipeg, Canada, to assemble and record his Big … Read More
By Morton Shlabotnik, Shepherd Express When an album opens with a drum solo, you can bet the band leaders is sitting behind the kit, a wide grin covering his face. Read this full review here.
By Jim Hynes, Making A Scene This rich, sensual, relaxing music is a treat for the senses, made that much more appealing by the videos that accompany the selections – as they say, “for your viewing and listening pleasure.” Review here.
By Raul Da Gama, Latin jazz Network In the nearly two decades of its existence, the Spanish Harlem Orchestra has come to be regarded as one of the most important contemporary Latin music ensembles in existence today. Read the full feature here.
By BWW, Broadway World The always expressive vocalist Mafalda Minnozzi has released a new album! Aptly titled Sensorial – Portraits in Bossa & Jazz, this dynamic new album showcases the charismatic Italian singer at her best as she explores the Bossa Nova songbook through her individualistic lens. Read this full article here.
