by Matt Micucci, Jazziz Alex “Apolo” Ayala is one of the most in-demand bassists in the contemporary Latin music and jazz scene of New York City. His latest album, Bámbula, is … Read More
PODCAST: Alex “Apolo” Ayala Discusses New Album – Jazziz
Month: February 2022
INTERVIEW: Adam Larson Discusses New Record ‘With Love, From Chicago’ – WGLT
by Jon Norton, WGLT Normal native Adam Larson has just released the first of a trilogy of albums celebrating cities where he made his mark in jazz. “With Love, From Chicago” … Read More
NEW RELEASE: Pianist Josean Jacobo’s ‘Herencia Criolla’ is out March 18, 2022
Pianist Josean Jacobo conjures a powerful link between jazz and Afro-Dominican music with Herencia Criolla, due out March 18, 2022 With special guest Miguel Zenon “Josean Jacobo among the most … Read More
NEW RELEASE: GRAMMY®-Nominated Keyboardist and Composer Rachel Eckroth Releases Chilling EP COMMON MUTATIONS, due out February 11 via Rainy Days Records
GRAMMY®-Nominated Keyboardist and Composer Rachel Eckroth Releases Chilling EP Common Mutations, due out February 11 via Rainy Days Records Keyboardist, vocalist and composer Rachel Eckroth’s album The Garden is an … Read More
NEW RELEASE: Guitarist Michael Allemana Presents New Album VONOLOGY Inspired by Von Freeman, due out April 15, 2022 via ears&eyes
Guitarist Michael Allemana announces upcoming album Vonology inspired by Chicago saxophonist Von Freeman due out April 15, 2022 via ears&eyes Records ears&eyes Records is thrilled to announce the April 15, … Read More
REVIEW: Roswell Rudd and Duck Baker’s ‘LIVE’ – Jazziz
by Josef Woodard, Jazziz “This Rudd-Baker document feels like an unearthed time-capsule surprise that easily falls into the category of timeless.” Read the complete review here.
REVIEW: Cory Weeds’ ‘What Is There To Say?’ – Jazziz
by Scott Yanow, Jazziz “What Is There To Say? features Weeds with strings. Phil Dwyer, who is also quite a skilled tenor saxophonist, is heard on piano and provides the … Read More
REVIEW: Adam Larson’s ‘With Love, From Chicago’ – All About Jazz
by Dan McClenaghan, All About Jazz “This nod to Chicago—where Larson gained the confidence to become the artist he was meant to be—is the first of three planned trio outings … Read More
REVIEW: Deanna Witkowski’s ‘Force of Nature’ – New York Music Daily
by delarue, New York Music Daily “It’s hard to think of anyone better suited to playing Mary Lou Williams tunes than the woman who wrote the book about her. Pianist Deanna … Read More
REVIEW: James Hale Tests Emotiva BasX TA1 Stereo Receiver with Cecil Taylor Vinyl – Sound Stage Experience
by James Hale, Sound Stage Experience “While the ’60s had been relatively good years for free-jazz pioneers—such as saxophonists John Coltrane and Ornette Coleman, and pianist Cecil Taylor—musicians like these … Read More