Marcus Baylor’s coalescence of various American music styles into his playing has already secured him a spot in the history of post-modern jazz drummers. In the book, The Jazz Book: From … Read More
The Jazz Session #480: Sam Newsome Podcast: Play in new window | Download Soprano saxophonist Sam Newsome is about to release Chaos Theory: Song Cycles for Prepared Saxophone. It’s a surprising and fascinating album that highlights … Read More
by Matt Micucci, Jazziz Genre-defying harpist Brandee Younger’s fourth album, Soul Awakening, is a collection of eight unearthed gems surfacing years after they were originally recorded, that blend freewheeling improvisation and … Read More
Stephanie Jones, Jazz Speaks Sense Memory: Emma Frank Speaks Photo by Shervin Lainez, courtesy of the artist. The ability to be vulnerable in performance is a vital trait for singer-composer … Read More
‘D.C. IS WHERE IT ALL STARTED FOR ME’: BRENT BIRCKHEAD ON HIS DEBUT ALBUM By Jackson Sinnenberg, Capital Bop Brent Birckhead is an archetypal product of the D.C. jazz scene. … Read More
Andrew Hamlin, Northwest Music Scene San Francisco trombonist/singer/songwriter Natalie Cressman and Brazilian guitarist/singer/songwriter Ian Faquini bring their duo act to the Royal Room on Saturday, April 13th, touring behind their new duo … Read More
Ron Schepper, Textura REVIEW: Steve Haines and the Third Floor Orchestra: Steve Haines and the Third Floor Orchestra Justin Time Records Many albums impress; a scant few dazzle. This extraordinary set … Read More
Matt Micucci, Jazziz Melbourne-raised, New York City-based award-winning pianist-composer Ben Winkelman released his new album, Balance, on March 15 via OA2 Records. The new record is a collection of nine Winkelman … Read More
Kira Grunenberg, DownBeat Dave Liebman’s legacy seemingly coalesced in an enthralling full-circle moment on Feb. 6, 2015, at Nashville’s 3rd and Lindsley. Along with Victor Wooten, Jeff Coffin, Chester Thompson, … Read More
by Jacob Caines, Classical Queer John Minnock -He/Him – A new-breed vocalist who infuses diversity and modern interpretation into his jazz and blues show, John Minnock first gained popularity in … Read More
