FEATURE: Jazziz Lists Greg Ward’s “Stomping Off From Greenwood” as 1 of 10 New Albums You Need to Know About

January 2, 2019Features, Press Reel

Matt Micucci, Jazziz In 2016, Greg Ward released Touch My Beloved’s Thought, his Greenleaf Music debut album that focused on the music of Charles Mingus and firmly established his reputation as one of the most versatile saxophonists of his generation. Now, he launches a new group, Rogue Parade, with a new album, titled Stomping Off from Greenwood. … Read More

REVIEW: Textura Reviews Daniel Rotem’s “Serenading the Future”

January 1, 2019Press Reel, Reviews

Ron Schepper, Textura This wonderful double-album set by Israeli saxophonist Daniel Rotem aspires to serenade the future, but it most definitely serenades the listener. With five-string violinist Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, pianist Miro Sprague, acoustic bassist Alex Boneham, and drummer Roberto Giaquinto aboard (guitarist Jeff Parker and vocalist Erin Bentlage also make appearances), the instrumental resources Rotem … Read More

NEW MUSIC MONDAY: Jazziz Premieres Greg Ward’s “Stardust” from his Upcoming Album “Stomping off From Greenwood”

December 24, 2018Premiere, Press Reel

Matt Micucci, Jazziz Greg Ward, “Stardust” Saxophonist-composer Greg Ward, one of the most versatile saxophonists of his generation, will launch his new group Rogue Parade with Stomping Off the Greenwood, his new album, out on January 11 via Greenleaf Music. Rogue Parade is a quintet of heavyweight creative Chicago musicians and this nine-track collection explores the … Read More