Troy Dostert, All About Jazz Since his first album as a leader in 1990, guitarist Mark Whitfield has been simultaneously pulled in two directions. Early on, many dubbed him the … Read More
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Matt Holman’s “The Tenth Muse” Receives a 4.5 Star Review from All About Jazz
Matthew Acquiline, All About Jazz New York City-based trumpeter and composer Matt Holman cut his teeth performing and recording with distinguished musicians such as Fred Hersch, John Hollenbeck, and Darcy … Read More
Leandro Cabral’s “Alfa” Receives 5-Star Review from All About Jazz
by Tyran Grillo, All About Jazz Fans of ECM’s trio recordings of the past decade: take note. Alfa is a worthy contender for your collection. Brazilian pianist and composer Leandro … Read More
James Nadal Reviews Jeff Siegels ‘King of Xhosa’ for All About Jazz
By James Nadal, All About Jazz It is appropriate that the opening track on King Of Xhosa, is a hand drum invocation and an introduction in the Xhosa language of … Read More
Rachel Therrien Receives a 4-Star Review from All About Jazz
by James Nadal, All About Jazz The music of Colombia is as unique as the geographical layout of the country itself. Having two distinct coastal expanses divided by the Isthmus … Read More
The Baylor Project’s ‘The Journey’ Receives a 4-Star Review from All About Jazz
by James Nadal, All About Jazz The African proverb, “The spirit will not descend without song,” is intrinsically intertwined within the African- American religious experience, and is a revered aphorism … Read More
Brandi Disterheft Receives a 4-Star Review from All About Jazz
by Dan Bilawsky, All About Jazz A canvas is often viewed as a neutral starting point, but it needn’t be so. Even a so-called “blank” space can be suffused with … Read More
Jarrett Cherner’s ‘Expanding Heart’ Receives Four Stars on All About Jazz
by Dan Bilawksy, All About Jazz Forget about “the art of the trio.” It’s undoubtedly a topic worth discussing when you look at this album, and one that automatically comes … Read More
Lupa Santiago Receives Four Stars on All About Jazz
by James Nadal, All About Jazz The Brazilian jazz scene has undergone subtle but noticeable changes, as many Brazilian musicians continue to travel, tour, and study abroad, returning with applicable … Read More
Scott Tixier Receives Four Stars on All About Jazz
by James Nadal, All About Jazz If there is a French connection in contemporary jazz, it might arguably be the violin. Though the instruments role was explored by American pioneering … Read More