By Jeff Krow, Audiophile Audition Whenever I hear about a new “saxophone with strings” jazz release, I am excited and look forward to hearing the release. There has always been … Read More
By Jeff Know, Audiophile Audition Evaluating the later period discography of Louis Armstrong is a daunting task. Armstrong, known affectionately as “Satchmo” or “Pops,” had a career spanning from the … Read More
By Jeff Know, Audiophile Audition For jazz fans there is nothing like being in a club listening to live music. The ambiance, acoustics, and the audience response that inspires the … Read More
By Jeff Know, Audiophile Audition Following on the heels of the well received duo recording, released last year (from a 1979 recording) featuring iconic trumpeter, Chet Baker, and German vibraphonist, … Read More
by Doug Simpson, Audiophile Audition Boston-based guitarist Eric Hofbauer is probably one of the most underrated jazz-plus guitarists who is woefully unknown to many people. The prolific musician has released … Read More
By Fritz Balwit, Audiophile Audition Overall, this a very well realized project. It is to be hoped that there will be a follow-up. Perhaps dedicated to a single composer (this … Read More
By Jeff Know, Audiophile Audition Jazz trumpeter, Chet Baker’s life story, is one of incredible highs and lows. Blessed with movie star looks, and a voice as gentle as his … Read More
By Jeff Krow, Audiophile Audition The emergence of chamber jazz as a musical genre has been much more prevalent in the last few decades. Blending classical music with jazz improvisation … Read More
By: Jeff Krow, Audiophile Audition Brian Lynch has been a top tier trumpeter for over four decades. He is also a voracious reader, with a particular interest in African American … Read More
By: Jeff Krow, Audiophile Audition 2019 has been a strong year for jazz musicians honoring their fathers. Jim Snidero made a gorgeous CD, titled, Waves of Calm, earlier this Spring on … Read More
