By: Angel Romero, Progressive Rock Central Multi-instrumentalist and composer Eitan Kenner is a multifaceted progressive music artist who brings various genres together into a tasty dish. His superb, genre-defying instrumental album 8Ball City incorporates complex Gentle Giant-style progressive rock, proficient jazz fusion, New Orleans roots music, world music, classical and electronic elements. Eitan Kenner on … Read More
By: Dave Rogers, WTJU Josean Jacobo & Tumbao – Cimarron (E7 Studios): “Hailed as “The Ambassador of Afro-Dominican Jazz”, pianist & composer Josean Jacobo is bringing the music and culture of the Dominican Republic to an international audience. His group “Josean Jacobo & Tumbao” creates an atmosphere rich in Afro-Descendant folkloric idioms and jazz….” (https://www.joseanjacobo.com/) … Read More
By: Richard B. Kamins, Step Tempest The trio of Zach Brock(violin), Jon Deitmeyer(drums), and Matt Ulery(bass) has worked together in various larger groups and on recordings by both the violinist and bassist. But, never as a three-piece group: that is, until the last few years (the one exception is one track on Ulery’s 2014 Greenleaf … Read More
By: Elliot Marlow-Stevens, Jazz Journal Bassist Steve Haines’ latest release blends jazz band and full orchestra for an impressive and ambitious album, combining originals and well-chosen covers. The atmosphere shifts from more typical orchestral style such as Here Are Our Hearts, to the more jazz influenced, such as Neil Young’s Harvest Moon, in a seamless … Read More
George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly Known also for her work as a photographer, Lauren Desberg shows her vocal skills with a collection of musical snapshots with a team of Kris Bowers/p, Ben Shepherd/eb, Jonathan Barber/dr, Russell Hall/b, Braxton/ts and Andrew Renfroe/g. The songs are either originals, or original arrangements in a quirky and eclectic manner. … Read More
by Hrayr Attarian, Chicago Jazz Magazine The stimulating Wonderment is a truly collective effort by three intrepid musicians: violinist Zach Brock, bassist Matt Ulery, and drummer Jon Deitemyer. Each is an innovative composer and a brilliant improviser in his own right; together they have created a captivating work that showcases their individualities yet remains seamlessly … Read More
By: Brenda Nelson-Strauss, Black Grooves British producer, composer, songwriter, and keyboardist Aaron Whitby has worked with many legendary rock and funk musicians, including the late Walter ‘Junie’ Morrison (Ohio Players), George Clinton (Parliament Funkadelic) and Vernon Reid (Living Colour). On his debut solo album, Cousin From Another Planet, Whitby crash lands on Earth to create … Read More
Damian Wilkes, UK Vibe ‘Out For Delivery’ is the third album for LA born but currently New York based vocalist Lauren Desberg, with this 12-track release containing mainly original material with only two tracks being covers. Here, Lauren’s band consists of saxophonist Braxton Cook, pianist Kris Bowers, drummer Jonathan Barber, guitarist Andrew Renfroe with Ben … Read More
by Ron Schepper, textura REVIEW: Brimming with personality, Lauren Desberg’s blessed with one of those instantly recognizable voices that sounds fabulous whether heard alone or multiplied into creamy harmonies. Raised in LA and now ensconced in New York, she’s a singer who combines the freshness of a youthful sensibility with the classic feel of jazz … Read More
By Raul Da Gama, Jazz Da Gama The Jazz drummer Ralph Peterson has dedicated his life not only to music, but also to the music of Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers – or “the music of ‘Bu”, as he might as well call it. Mr Peterson is a life-long devotee of Art Blakey (Ibn … Read More
