Fresh Off The Heels Of His Recent GRAMMY Nomination, Renowned Saxophonist, Composer and Educator Jeff Coffin Announces the Release of His Fiery New Album Look For Water, Out On Ear Up Records on May 5, 2023 “Water is life. Without it, we don’t exist. Water can feed people and it can nourish and replenish. Water … Read More
Vocalist Gretchen Parlato and Guitarist Lionel Loueke team up on ‘Lean In’ due out May 19, 2023 via Edition Records Edition Records is proud to announce the May 19, 2023 release of Lean In, the new collaborative album from vocalist-arranger Gretchen Parlato and guitarist-vocalist Lionel Loueke. Rooted in freedom, spontaneity, and impulse, Lean In showcases … Read More
Vocalist Lauren Henderson issues her tenth leader recording ‘Conjuring’ due out April 21, 2023 via Brontosaurus Records “An American-born singer-songwriter deeply informed by her Afro-Latinx heritage..” – Morgan Enos, Grammy.com Vocalist Lauren Henderson returns on her tenth leader date, Conjuring, due out April 21 via Brontosaurus Records. Like its predecessor, La Bruja, this new recording … Read More
Luiz Millan presents fifth album as a bandleader, Brazilian Match, due out April 21, 2023 via Jazz Station Records (JSR) Brazil’s best kept secret, Luiz Millan delivers a passionate musical message on Brazilian Match, his fifth album release, due out April 21, 2023 via LA-based label Jazz Station Records (JSR). Produced by Arnaldo DeSouteiro and … Read More
NEA Jazz Master George Coleman Demonstrates His Luminosity On New Release George Coleman Live at Smalls Jazz Club, Out May 19, 2023 via Cellar Music Group Cellar Music Group and the SmallsLive Foundation are excited to announce the May 19, 2023 release of George Coleman Live at Smalls Jazz Club. The Memphis-native saxophone titan can … Read More
Saxophonist and composer Alex Weitz showcases versatility and precision on Rule of Thirds, a work activated by change and challenge, due out April 28, 2023 via Outside In Music Described as a saxophonist and composer with “sheer creative firepower,” (The Jazz Word) with music that is “full of peaks, valleys, unexpected twists and turns, and … Read More
Concert Review by Russ Musto – Claudia Acuña – Page 5 Recommended New Releases – Aymée Nuviola – Havana Nocturne – Page 16 Recommended New Releases – Jo Lawry – Acrobats – Page 16 Recommended New Releases – Lakecia Benjamin – Phoenix – Page 16 Recommended New Releases – Sanah Kadoura – Duality – Page … Read More
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are proudly open this March with a full slate of nightly performances! At Birdland Jazz Club, catch James Carter “Lookin at the Lock”: Music of Eddie Lockjaw Davis, Manuel Valera, George Abud and Katrina Lenk, Jane Bunnett and Maqueque, Steven Feifke Big Band, The Brat Pack, The Cookers, Jihye … Read More
Celebrated Vocalist Lizzie Thomas Announces the Release of the Electrifying Duo Encounters, Her Fifth Album As A Bandleader, Out March 24, 2023 On Dot Time Records Featuring Thomas Alongside Jazz Luminaries Ron Carter, Russell Malone, Helio Alves, Wayne Escoffery and more! Dot Time Records is excited to announce the March 24, 2023 release of Duo … Read More
Seasoned saxophonist Adam Larson delivers With Love, From New York, the final installment of his trio trilogy, due out on April 7, 2023 via Outside In Music “Larson sounds both lighter than air and burning with energy on this brief album, clearly channeling the spirit of his ancestors and bringing it to life in the … Read More
