by Simon Sweetman, Off The Tracks Raised by a dad that was a jazz trumpeter (he was friends with Clark Terry, even) Champian Fulton grew up listening to the greats. … Read More
REVIEW: Champian Fulton’s ‘Birdsong’ – Off The Tracks
Month: October 2020
REVIEW: Innovative Piano and Vibraphone Tunes From Miki Yamanaka – New York Music Daily
By delarue, New York Music Daily Today’s Halloween installment concerns vibraphonist and pianist Miki Yamanaka’s Human Dust Suite album, streaming at Bandcamp. She takes inspiration for the record’s five-part centerpiece … Read More
RESEÑA: Orlando le Fleming “Romantic Funk” – La Habitación Del Jazz
Por José Ramón, La Habitación Del Jazz Orlando Le Fleming (Reino Unido), fue jugador de críquet profesional, hasta que ingresó en la Royal Academy of Music de Londres. En 2003 … Read More
REVIEW: Charles McPherson’s ‘Jazz Dance Suites’ – DownBeat
by John Murph, DownBeat Charles McPherson’s bright, citrusy tone on alto saxophone, alluring lyricism and graceful improvisations are in splendid form on Jazz Dance Suites, an album consolidating originals derived from … Read More
NEW RELEASE: Chet Baker & Wolfgang Lackerschmid’s QUINTET SESSION out 11/13/20 via Dot Time
Dot Time Records Announces Latest Addition to Their Legends Series Lackerschmid/Baker: Quintet Session 1979, A Historic Release of Five Master Musicians in their Creative Prime Featuring An All-Star Lineup of … Read More
INTERVIEW: Lakecia Benjamin Discusses Career and Latest Release – Bay State Banner
by Scott Haas, The Bay State Banner Lakecia Benjamin is a saxophonist impossible to categorize. Though best known for her work in jazz, she has performed with hip-hop musicians such … Read More
REVIEW: Charles McPherson’s ‘Jazz Dance Suites’ – Jazz Weekly
by George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly Charles Mingus alumnus Charles McPherson successfully combines swinging bop with movements for ballet on this fascinating release with a flexible team of Terell Stafford/tp, … Read More
NEW RELEASE: Lauren Henderson Rings in the Holidays with New EP “Classic Christmas’ – out 11/13/2020
Vocalist Lauren Henderson Celebrates the Holiday Season with EP Classic Christmas A contemporary take on four holiday gems Due out on November 13, 2020 via Brontosaurus Records Critically acclaimed vocalist, … Read More
VIDEO LIVE SESSION: Andy Milne Unison Trio Performs The reMISSION at Yamaha Piano Salon – NPR
By NPR In their first Manhattan meeting since January, pianist Andy Milne, bassist John Hébert and drummer Clarence Penn reconvened in the piano salon of Yamaha Artist Services. They perform … Read More
REVIEW: Mike Fahie Jazz Orchestra: URBAN(E) album review – All About Jazz
By Dan Bilawsky, All About Jazz There’s a rocky history surrounding jazz-classical hybrids. But, in truth, that has little to do with any potential incompatibility. Instead, it’s usually misguided maneuvering … Read More