By Phil Freeman, Stereogum “Bassist/composer Adi Meyerson’s second album is a tribute to Japanese visual artist Yayoi Kusama, whose repetitive patterns of dots and curved figures are intended to provide a kind of utopian space into which the viewer can escape.” Read the full review in Stereogum’s August 2021 “The Month In Jazz” here.
By Jim Hynes, Making A Scene “Bassist Leon Lee Dorsey and legendary drummer Mike Clark are a tandem that just keeps on chugging, raising curiosity as to who will be the third member to join them on their next outing. Freedom Jazz Dance marks their fourth collaboration, having begun with 2019’s Monk Time (with guitarist Greg Skaff, 2020’s Play Sgt. Pepper (with pianist … Read More
By William H. Snyder, All About Jazz Chien Chien Lu is a vibes and marimba player who lived the first quarter of a century of her life in Taiwan. This year she is closing in on 32 years of age. One of three children, she went to church with Dad and temple with Mom—her father … Read More
By Ron Schepper, Textura “If there’s a melancholy undercurrent to the debut album by Sam Blakeslee and his Wistful Thinking ensemble, there’s good reason for it.” Read the full review here.
Pianist Shedrick Mitchell Presents Euphonic Masterwork What Do You Say? Bandcamp-exclusive release on August 13, worldwide release on September 16, 2021 Pianist, organist, producer, and arranger Shedrick Mitchell is thrilled to announce the release of his new album What Do You Say? A euphonic masterwork featuring a heavy-hitting ensemble of celebrated musicians, Mitchell’s first ensemble … Read More
Mafalda Minnozzi Reimagines the Music of Italian Cinema on Cinema City – Jazz Scenes from Italian Film, out October 1, 2021 Renowned vocalist Mafalda Minnozzi is thrilled to announce the release of Cinema City – Jazz Scenes from Italian Film. On her new album, which is due out on October 1, 2021, the inimitable Minnozzi … Read More
by Matt Micucci, Jazziz Andy Farber & His Orchestra, “How Am I To Know” feat. Catherine Russell [Song Premiere] Saxophonist Andy Farber will release Early Blue Evening, his second album with his 17-piece big band, on August 27 and ArtistShare. This is a swing and blues showcase featuring nine originals and two Farber-arranged standards, including a … Read More
By Gina Loves Jazz “Jean and Marcus Baylor released their new album “Generations” back in June and it follows us ever since. Four years after “The Journey“, this new album is so rich and diverse and entertaining at the same time – a rare feat these days. “ Read the full, 5-star review here.
by Yves Sportis, Jazz Hot Jazz Hot recently published reviews of The Generation Quartet’s Invitation, Leon Lee Dorsey’s Thank You, Mr. Mabern!, Bruce Harris’ Soundview and the Glenn Close / Ted Nash collaboration, Transformation. All of these reviews can be read in French here.
By Morgan Enos, Jazz Times “Some artists attempt to obfuscate their influences, or pretend they exist in a vacuum. Not Samara Joy. The 21-year-old jazz singer freely admits she’s the product of a particular dyad: Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald. “This music is my foundation for sure,” she told GRAMMY.com in 2021. “When I want to learn … Read More
