Elan Mehler Presents “There is a Dance” a personal reflection on grief, resilience and connection, due out September 15 via Newvelle Records The first release in Newvelle Records Renewal Series is a unique and raw expression of loss and love featuring the world-class rhythm section of Tony Scherr on bass and Francisco Mela on drums. … Read More
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater: August 1 – August 31 Schedule Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are proudly open this August with a full slate of nightly performances! At Birdland Jazz Club, catch John Pizzarelli Trio, Sam Gravitte, Alexa Tarantino Quartet, Karen Mason, Artemis, John Yao Orchestra Plays Bird, Bobby Conte, Gil Evans … Read More
Gustavo Cortiñas turns the immigrant experience into a songbook in Kind Regards – Saludos Afectuosos. Due out September 2, 2022 via Desafío Candente Records Chicago bandleader and composer Gustavo Cortiñas has a talent for conceiving and executing projects that are ambitious in scope. His 2021 release Desafío Candente, a sprawling meditation on Latin American life … Read More
Thana Alexa, Nicole Zuraitis and Julia Adamy Deliver Soulful Messages of Tenacity on Self-Titled Debut Album SONICA, due out September 30, 2022 via Outside in Music SONICA, a dynamic trio featuring three of today’s most distinctive contemporary female musicians, includes GRAMMY-nominated vocalists Thana Alexa, Nicole Zuraitis and renowned first-call bassist Julia Adamy. The trio’s self-titled … Read More
Celebrated Bassist and Composer Clark Sommers Announces the Release of His Electrifying New Album Intertwine with Dynamic New Ensemble Clark Sommers Lens, Out September 16, 2022 on Outside In Music Outside In Music is pleased to announce the September 16, 2022 release of Intertwine, the electrifying new release from Clark Sommers and the debut of … Read More
Latin Grammy Nominated Vocalist Claudia Acuña Announces New Release DUO, out September 23, 2022 via Ropeadope Featuring Kenny Barron, Christian McBride, Carolina Calvache, Fred Hersch, Regina Carter, Arturo O’Farrill and Russell Malone Reflection and re-dedication are steady themes in the life and work of Claudia Acuña. Following her dynamic debut on the NY scene in … Read More
Listed on Chris Philips’ ‘The Blueprint C’ – Geoffrey Keezer’s Playdate and Harish Raghavan’s In Tense – Page 12 Listed on Zela Margossian’s Guest Chart – Lucy Yeghiazaryan and Vanisha Gould’s In Her Words – Page 12 Listed on J-to-Z – Kevin Eubanks and Orrin Evans’ EEE (Eubanks-Evans-Experience) – Page 12 Feature of Jonathan Barber … Read More
Vocalist Sarah Elizabeth Charles and Pianist Jarrett Cherner Prepare Summer Tour for All-Original Duo Release, TONE The captivating duo will hit the road this August, presenting sublime original work steeped in jazz harmony, timeless melody and poetic verse that addresses the need for care in the world “Like lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids combing to … Read More
Effervescent Multi-Lingual Vocalist Lauren Henderson Soars With Sureness On Her Latest Recording, ‘La Bruja’ due out July 29 via Brontosaurus Records “somewhere between a comforting whisper and a cogent declaration,” – The New York Times Versatile vocalist Lauren Henderson expands her sound on her new album La Bruja. Merging mystical themes with familiar melodies, La … Read More
Drummer Mike Clark and Bassist Leon Lee Dorsey Join Pianist Mike LeDonne on Blues On Top, out August 12, 2022 via Jazz Avenue 1 Veteran drummer Mike Clark and stalwart bassist Leon Lee Dorsey continue their fruitful collaboration with the release of Blues On Top. Due out on August 12, 2022 on Dorsey’s Jazz Avenue … Read More
