By Dee Dee McNeil, Musicalmemoirs’s Blog This project, “Raise Up Off Me” is the final full-length album from master drummer, bandleader and composer, Ralph Peterson Jr., released in late May, one day after what would have been his fifty-ninth birthday. Peterson’s latest release on his Onyx Label features a handful of original compositions and some … Read More
By Rob Lester, Talkin’ Broadway With a playing time of an hour and five minutes, clarinet and sax player Evan Arntzen’s newest recording as leader gives us plenty of time to appreciate the sounds of individual instruments played by the seven men, soaring melodies, percolating rhythms, and five vocal tracks that enrich the celebration. But, … Read More
By Editor, Bass Musician On her adventurous sophomore offering, Adi Meyerson takes listeners on a six-part musical journey inspired by the life and work of iconic avant-garde visual artist Yayoi Kusama. Using Kusama’s work and intentions as a springboard, Meyerson aims to create a sonic safe haven for listeners that mirrors an ideal, utopian society … Read More
By Stephi Wild, Broadway World Renowned jazz vocalist John Minnock is thrilled to announce his return to Feinstein’s/54 Below, for a celebratory performance on July 29 at 9:45 PM. The much-anticipated program will celebrate the artist’s most recent album Herring Cove, which was released last year via Dot Time Records. Joining Minnock for this special … Read More
By Jim Hynes, Glide Magazine The Baylor Project, married couple Marcus and Jean Baylor are the jazz/R&B counterparts to the engaging Americana couple War & Treaty. Generations follows up their two-time Grammy-nominated 2017 The Journey and their third Grammy nod for the 2020 single “Sit On Down.” This new album features nine originals and two … Read More
By Jon D’Auria, Bass Magazine ‘I Want To Sing My Heart Out In Praise of Life’ is out August 6th and is inspired by the work of legendary avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama. Read more here.
By Jim Hynes, Making A Scene! Bilingual and multi-cultural jazz vocalist Lauren Henderson, who has appeared on these pages before, returns with an album that explores love and relationships in a blend of styles. The traditions that influence her sound, jazz, flamenco, and Afro-Latinx are here in a bigger way than they have been on … Read More
Por José Ramón, La Habitación Del Jazz Tim Mayer llegó al programa Summer Music Camp de la Universidad Estatal de Florida a los 15 años, después de haber tocado el saxofón durante 5 años. Mientras estudiaba Ciencias Políticas soviéticas y el idioma ruso en Occidental College, iba a jam sessions y participaba en actuaciones con … Read More
By Scott Haas, The Bay State Banner Samara Joy McLendon, winner of the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Competition in 2019, is at the age of 21 emerging as a powerful vocalist on the cusp of international fame. Her first album, self-titled, will be released on July 9 with Whirlwind Records, and a European tour will … Read More
Por José Pruñonosa, Más Jazz Digital Aunque se atribuye a Jelly Roll Morton, músico de descendencia afroamericana y francesa, la creación del género conocido como Latin Tinge o Spanish Tinge, basado en la mezcla de ritmos latinos y afroamericanos, la mayoría de especialistas coinciden en señalar a Juan Tizol como el progenitor del jazz latino … Read More
