By Jim Hynes, Making A Scene! We first introduced our readers to jazz vocalist Samara Joy,who appeared on Bruce Harris’ Soundview, released just a few weeks ago. Read more here.
REVIEW: Samara Joy – Making A Scene!
Month: July 2021
ALBUM ANNOUNCEMENT: Adi Meyerson, I Want to Sing My Heart Out in Praise of Life – JAZZIZ
By Matt Micucci, Jazziz Bassist/composer Adi Meyerson’s forthcoming new album, I Want to Sing My Heart Out in Praise of Life, is an adventurous six-part suite inspired by the work of legendary avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, performed with a star-studded lineup. Read more here.
NEW RELASE CHEAT SHEET: Sam Pilnick’s Nonet Project, The Adler Suite – JAZZIZ
By Matt Micucci, Jazziz Saxophonist/multi-instrumentalist/music educator Sam Pilnick releases today his first full-length album, The Adler Suite, including original compositions performed with his steadfast ensemble, Sam Pilnick’s Nonet Project. On this record, the Chicago-based bandleader takes listeners on a trip to outer space with his nine-movement suite inspired by the Windy City’s scenic Adler Planetarium, … Read More
NEW RELEASE CHEAT SHEET: Samara Joy – JAZZIZ
By Matt Micucci, Jazziz If you’re looking for some great new music to discover this weekend, look no further than our weekly New Release Cheat Sheet. Read more here.
ANNOUNCEMENT: DC JazzFest Adds D-Nice to 2021 Lineup – JazzEd Magazine
By Christian Wissmuller, JazzEd Magazine The DC Jazz Festival (DCJF) today announced DJ D-Nice will host a special dance party to conclude the DC JazzFest at The Wharf on September 5, 2021. DCJF’s signature event, DC JazzFest at The Wharf will take place September 4-5, over Labor Day Weekend, as a hybrid of in-person and livestreamed performances in … Read More
REVIEW: Marques Carroll’s ‘The Ancestors’ Call’ – All About Jazz
by Jerome Wilson, All About Jazz This is the debut album from Chicago-based trumpeter Marques Carroll and he uses it to address very specific concerns—the ongoing struggle for identity and freedom that African-Americans have been going through in the USA for centuries. He does this in compositions that represent a dialogue between generations, music that reaches back … Read More
INDEPENDENT LADIES: Alyssa Allgood & Lauren Lee on Jazz Weekly
By George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly Female singers of independent minds. Read this article here.
FEATURE: Ulysses Owens Jr. Plays it Forward — Downbeat
By Gary Fukushima, Downbeat On the opening track of drummer Ulysses Owens Jr.’s new big band album, he plays five sharp rim shots, which catapult the band into “Two Bass Hit,” the brash John Lewis/Dizzy Gillespie composition first recorded by Gillespie and his jazz orchestra in 1947. However, this arrangement is closer to the sextet … Read More
FEATURE: Ulysses Owens Jr. Plays it Forward – Downbeat
By Gary Fukushima, Downbeat On the opening track of drummer Ulysses Owens Jr.’s new big band album, he plays five sharp rim shots, which catapult the band into “Two Bass Hit,” the brash John Lewis/Dizzy Gillespie composition first recorded by Gillespie and his jazz orchestra in 1947. However, this arrangement is closer to the sextet … Read More
NPR: NPR Music’s 26 Favorite Albums Of 2021 (So Far) – The Baylor Project – Generations
by Nikki Birch, NPR The Baylor Project, Generations Thrice Grammy-nominated husband and wife Marcus and Jean Baylor have outdone themselves with their latest offering, Generations. The album is a portal through the expansive legacy of Black music. Highlights include “2020,” which features Marcus’ explosively musical drumming; an acrobatic scat masterclass by Jean and guests Dianne Reeves and Jazzmeia … Read More