By Stephen Marlbank, Marlbank No one is holding a gun to my head forcing me to press replay after replay where upcoming Kate’s Soulfood by singer-guitarist Allan Harris is concerned. … Read More
Month: December 2020
PODCAST: Thana Alexa Discusses Latest Album, Grammy Nominations on All That’s Jazz
by Allen Scott, All That’s Jazz, Episode 41 Surprising is a word that perhaps best describes Grammy® nominated artist, Thana Alexa, an extraordinarily creative force in music. An awe-inspiring vocalist, … Read More
5 Powerful Protest Songs Released by Womxn in 2020: Thana Alexa “The Resistance” on Audio Femme
By Alexa Peters, Audio Femme Music has always served as a battle cry and a balm during particularly tumultuous times, and in 2020—when injustices like the disproportionate impact of the … Read More
REVIEW: Brandi Disterheft’s ‘Surfboard’ – JazzTimes
by Philip Booth, JazzTimes “It’s probably no coincidence that Brandi Disterheft’s prowess as a bassist, on her fifth album as a leader, shines particularly bright on “The Pendulum at Falcon’s … Read More
REVIEW: Eric Hofbauer – Book of Water, Remains of Echoes – Audiophile Audition
by Doug Simpson, Audiophile Audition Boston-based guitarist Eric Hofbauer is probably one of the most underrated jazz-plus guitarists who is woefully unknown to many people. The prolific musician has released … Read More
FEATURE: The Royal Bopsters Keep Their Group Identity Alive – JazzTimes
by Martin Johnson, JazzTimes At a quick glance, the Royal Bopsters’ new recording, Party of Four (Motéma), appears to be a straightforward continuation of their 2015 debut, The Royal Bopsters Project. The group … Read More
PODCAST: Allan Harris Discusses Upcoming Album, Kate’s Soulfood – Bleubop
by Shannon Fontana Listen to the full podcast interview here.
REVIEW: Aaron Burnett & The Big Machine’s ‘Jupiter Conjunct’ – DownBeat
by Ivana Ng, DownBeat “If Aaron Burnett makes music that reflects the times we’re living in, then the saxophonist’s Jupiter Conjunct is an earnest and introspective journey in search of hope, … Read More
PODCAST: Allan Harris on Bleu Bop
By Shae Fontana, Bleu Bop Todays podcast features Allan Harris who is releasing a new studio recording Kate’s Soulfood. Available on February 12th. Listen to this podcast here.
REVIEW: Brandi Disterheft’s ‘Surfboard’ – DownBeat
by Kira Grunenberg, DownBeat “Confidence immediately rises from bassist Brandi Disterheft’s Surfboard.” Read the full review here.