By Travis Rodgers Jr, The Jazz Owl Do not let it be said that Jazz has nothing to offer in this present time. The glory days of Jazz are not … Read More
REVIEW: AJOYO’s War Chant – The Jazz Owl
AJOYO
PREMIERE: AJOYO: “Better Love” (Video Premiere) – PopMatters
By Adriane Portecorvo, PopMatters Brooklyn-based ensemble AJOYO are based on an ethos of expansion, bringing musicians from across the world together in rich, internationally-inflected jazz collaborations. Out ahead of their … Read More
REVIEW: AJOYO – War Chant / Black Grooves
By Chloe McCornick, Black Grooves Celebration and protest, traditional and contemporary—Jazz-world ensemble AJOYO’s sophomore album War Chant is filled with seamlessly blended contradictions. Like their self-titled 2015 debut album, War Chant brings high energy, celebratory music, … Read More
NEW RELEASE: AJOYO’s WAR CHANT is out on May 22nd (Shems)
Jazz-World Ensemble AJOYO To Release War Chant on May 22nd on the new Shems Records label, spearheaded by AJOYO bandleader/multi-reedist Yacine Boularès Special guests: vibraphonist Joel Ross, trumpeter Takuya Kuroda, … Read More
12