by Alexa Peters, Downbeat “For the performance, each member of The Kaleidoscope Quintet brings fluency in the jazz tradition, as well as a taste for abandon.” Read the full review … Read More
Claudia Acuña To Perform Two Concerts at International Women Rising Festival on March 6th, 2021 Latin Grammy Award nominee Claudia Acuña, in association with Laudable Productions, will co-produce and perform a two-part … Read More
By Adam Budofsky, On The Drums Invitation, the debut album by saxophonist Dave Liebman’s Generations Quartet, features drummer IAN FROMAN (Rick Margitza, Gary Burton, Miroslav Vitous), bassist Evan Gregor, and … Read More
By Mike Jurkovic, All About Jazz He’s studied classical double bass with Ron Carter and he’s played alongside many of our most revered, among them Lionel Hampton, Art Blakey, andCassandra … Read More
By Elzy Kolb, Hot House The pandemic pause appears to be winding down far sooner than Brandi Disterheft expected. When the shutdown began, “I thought it would last five years, … Read More
By Ron Wynn, Nashville Scene Talking to the jazz sax champion about Symbiosis, Let It Shine and the persistent spirit that drives Ear Up Records. Read more here.
By Ron Schepper, Textura Like its creator, Flash of the Spirit spans multiple traditions. After his family emigrated from Panama when he was four, acoustic bassist Santi Debriano grew up … Read More
Vocalist/Pianist Lauren Lee Presents New Solo Venture The Queen of Cups, due out April 30, 2021 via ears&eyes “Lauren Lee is one of a new breed of singer-songwriter. She has … Read More
By Howard Mandel, Downbeat Papo Vázquez’s Mighty Pirates Troubadours are stirring. The precise, greased-gear ensemble moves through smartly arranged, post-boppishly interpreted jazz with a Latin tinge, and the first six … Read More
Consummate Drummer and Composer Ulysses Owens Jr. Announces the Release of His Eagerly-Awaited Big Band Debut, Soul Conversations, Out May 7th, 2021 on Outside in Music Outside in Music is … Read More
