by Phil Freeman, Stereogum “It’s impossible to imagine jazz without Louis Armstrong..A new box set from Mosaic, The Complete Louis Armstrong Columbia And RCA Victor Studio Sessions 1946-1966, shines a light on a superb later era in Armstrong’s career.” Read the full Month in Jazz article here.
Composer and Pianist Cettina Donato Joins Forces with Actor Ninni Bruschetta on New Album I SICILIANI, Honoring Poet Antonio Caldarella Due out May 14, 2021 Italian pianist, conductor and composer Cettina Donato is proud to announce the May 14, 2021 release of her latest album, I Siciliani, featuring renowned actor Antonio ‘Ninni’ Bruschetta. Their second … Read More
By George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly Vitellos is the venerable jazz club/restaurant best known for a) the hang out for the Rat Pack guys where they’d bring their broads up stairs for carousing and music and b) where Robert Blake shot his wife. It’s still a fantastic restaurant, and before the stupid COVID lockdown, hosted … Read More
By Jim Hynes, Making A Scene! Countermelody is the third album from multi-reedist, vocalist and bandleader Evan Arntzen. Read more here.
By José Ramón, La Habitación Del Jazz Michael Blieden Wolff (Victorville, California) es un pianista y actor estadounidense.Comenzó a estudiar piano clásico a los ocho años antes de tocar la batería a los 12. Mientras asistía a Berkeley High School, Wolff comenzó a tocar el piano con los conjuntos de jazz de la Universidad de … Read More
By Jim Hynes, Making A Scene! On The Ancestors’ Call, Carroll weaves poignant stories of strength and resilience, integrity and pride, and spirituality and culture over the course of eight original compositions, presenting listeners with a deep spiritual exploration of the African diaspora, told from his own unique perspective and informed by the experiences of his … Read More
By Paul Medrano, Best of Jazz Kinetic is the debut album of Steven Feifke’s Big Band. Steven (born 1991) released his 1st album in 2015 (Peace In Time – self-produced), but he is mainly a prolific pianist, composer, arranger, orchestrator with an impressive discography: he appeared on 30 albums all before turning 30 years old. … Read More
By Bass Magazine Bass icon Charnett Moffett showcases virtuosity and versatility on “New Love”, the new single off his forthcoming album of the same name due out this June via the label Motéma. Check this premiere here.
By RJ Frometa, Vents Magazine More than a year ago, Lauren Lee began crafting what would become a gesture of deep consciousness. Set for release April 30, 2021 via ears&eyes, The Queen of Cups — Lee’s third album as a leader — reveals a resonant solo recording of creative exploration and personal growth. Read more here.
By Matt Micucci, Jazziz Chicago-based trumpeter Marques Carroll presents listeners with a deep, spiritual exploration of the African diaspora on The Ancestors Call, out today via JMarq. Read more here.
