by Martin Johnson, JazzTimes “Just as the album effortlessly integrates guests and inspirations into the fold, the music flows freely between tempos and genres. There are plenty of ways to make an academic presentation about the core similarities of African-American musical styles, but Marcus and Jean Baylor have found a fun and captivating approach.” Read … Read More
by Alan Young, New York Music Daily A Smart, Energetic, Purist Debut Album By Rising Star Jazz Singer Samara Joy Read the review here.
by Alix Cohen, Woman Around Town “Birdland is BACK, upstairs now, downstairs come autumn. On the occasion of Allan Harris’ latest CD release, Kate’s Soulfood, a tribute to boyhood in Harlem, the artist packs every inch of this venue’s stage with musicians/sound. Results saturate the 70s Motown vibe his original compositions evoke.” Read the full review … Read More
By Nelson Brill, Boston Concert Reviews The Baylor Project, led by luminous singer, Jean Baylor (“Jean”) and her dynamic partner (in life and in music), drummer Marcus Baylor. Read more here.
Celebrated Young Pianist and Bandleader Brandon Goldberg Announces His Compelling Sophomore Release In Good Time, Featuring An All-Star Quintet Including Late Jazz Luminary Ralph Peterson Due out September 17, 2021 Pianist, composer and bandleader Brandon Goldberg is thrilled to announce the release of his second album, In Good Time. A follow-up to 2019’s critically-acclaimed LET’S … Read More
By Ken Cheetham, JazzViews eff Coffin is a renowned saxophonist, composer and educator, with vast experience and some twenty albums to his name. He is also a first-call, studio musician in Nashville where he is based. Read more here.
By Richard B. Kamins, Step Tempest “The Adler Suite” (Outside In Music) started its life when the composer served as a chaperone on a school trip to the Adler Planetarium in Chicago. Not only was Pilnick impressed by the architecture (see photo below) but was fascinated by the many displays that spoke of man’s quest … Read More
Birdland Jazz Club Announces August Schedule, Continues to Welcome Back Patrons with Special 1949 Admission Prices A Limited Number of .99 Cent Tickets for Birdland Favorites all Month Long! New York, NY – Birdland Jazz Club is proud to announce the August 2021 performance schedule. As a thank you to all returning patrons, Birdland will … Read More
Bassist Leon Lee Dorsey Joins Mike Clark and Manuel Valera on Freedom Jazz Dance due out August 20, 2021 via Jazz Avenue 1 This new release marks the fourth collaboration between bassist Dorsey and drummer Clark on Dorsey’s music label, Jazz Avenue 1 Jazz Avenue 1 is proud to announce the August 20, 2021 release … Read More
by Giovanni Russonello, The New York Times At 21, the vocalist Samara Joy has been approaching the jazz spotlight since she won the 2019 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. The close precision and frothy power of her voice stand out immediately, and on her self-titled debut album, so does the depth of her comfort … Read More
