Respected Saxophonist Nick Mazzarella Announces the Double Release of Albums “Signaling” & “Triangulum” Established alto saxophonist Nick Mazzarella ushers in the spring season with two new recordings: “Signaling”, a duet with esteemed cellist Tomeka Reid, out April 21st on Nessa Records, and “Triangulum”, the debut album from Meridian Trio (featuring contra-bassist Matt Ulery and drummer … Read More
Helen Sung Announces Spring Tour Dates With the Helen Sung Quartet and “Sung With Words” in Oregon, California, Washington, Vancouver, and New York! “What’s striking this time around is an openness of vision, paired with a looseness of execution. Ms. Sung sounds both relaxed and searching, and she imparts the same qualities to her crew.” … Read More
Acclaimed Guitarist Alex Wintz Announces Release of Debut Recording “LifeCycle”, out 5/19/17 New York City/Tri-State Area Performances Announced Whatever the setting, he brings the highest level of musicianship through his sound, technique and creativity. It is an honor to be a part of the debut of one of the most gifted young guitarists on the … Read More
Featuring Carrie Furniss (Voice) JK Kim (Drums), Simon Willson (Bass), & Max Light (Guitar) Respected keyboardist and Seattle native, Chris McCarthy has announced the May 12th release of his highly-anticipated, intricate album “Sonder,” out on Red Piano Records. “Sonder” will be presented at a number of private shows throughout New England and New York as … Read More
Husband & wife duo The Baylor Project’s “The Journey” debuts at #8 on the Billboard Jazz Chart Plus: Tour dates in Boston, MA, Alpharetta, GA, Durham, NC and Delray Beach, FL Announced Soulful. Melodic. Authentic. Jazz music. THE BAYLOR PROJECT. Be A Light is proud to announce that “The Journey”, the debut album from visionary … Read More
“Akua‘s Dance,” Third CD by Cellist/Composer/Arranger Akua Dixon, To Be Released February 10 By Dixon’s Akua‘s Music Label CD Features Dixon with Two Jazz Quartets: Guitarist Freddie Bryant, Bassist Kenny Davis, & Drummer Victor Lewis, & Special Guests Ron Carter & Russell Malone With Victor Lewis CD Release Shows Set for: 3/4 Trumpets, … Read More
Trumpet Player/Composer Matt Holman Finds Inspiration in Ancient Greek Poetry for Ethereal Modern Chamber Jazz Compositions The Tenth Muse features Sam Sadigursky, Chris Dingman and Bobby Avey playing music based on the fragmentary, achingly familiar love poetry of Sappho At a time when our world seems to be plagued by divisiveness, it can be comforting … Read More
Featuring highly-esteemed, NEA Jazz Master percussionist Jason Marsalis Respected jazz pianist, vocalist and organist Gianni Bianchini proudly announces the February 21 release of his highly-anticipated, debut album, ‘Type I’. Recorded in Austin, Texas, Gianni enlisted the esteemed stylings of NEA Jazz Master Jason Marsalis along with drummer Brandon Guerra and bassist Richard Mikel. In addition … Read More
“Suda’s uniquely clear, unaffected voice glides, honoring the lines and emphases that characterize Brazilian jazz…There are subtle tilts in new kindred directions… as Japanese folk inflections are woven with contemporary swing edges.”—Katie Bull, NYC Jazz Record Blujazz proudly announces the March 7 release of “Nagi”, the third album from singer-songwriter-composer Hiromi Suda. “Nagi” is the … Read More
Saxophonist Mike Casey to release debut album “The Sound of Surprise: Live at the Side Door” 2/7/17 “Although I’ve only heard it in fledgling form, his new album The Sound of Surprise: Live at the Side Door is astounding… It’s an album worth waiting for, and our review will follow next year. For now, Mike is … Read More
