By: D. Oscar Groomes, O’s Place Sam Newsome is a world-class jazz saxophonist, educator, composer and experimentalist. Chaos Theory is his latest endeavor, a solo effort that includes a variation … Read More
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REVIEW: Ralph Peterson’s ‘Legacy Alive, Volume 6 at the Side Door’ Reviewed by O’s Place
By: D. Oscar Groomes, O’s Place Ralph Peterson is a prolific man, a drummer, bandleader, composer, and educator at Berklee College of Music. We focus here on his work as … Read More
REVIEW: Ben Winkelman’s Balance Reviewed by O’s Place
By: D. Oscar Groomes, O’s Place Ben Winkelman is an Aussie jazz pianist who found himself in New York on the jazz scene with a strong penchant for Modern Jazz … Read More
REVIEW: O’s Place Reviews John Minnock’s “Right Around the Corner”
D. Oscar Groomes, O’s Place Jazz Newsletter O’s Notes: Jazz vocalist John Minnock is a true entertainer infusing elements of jazz, blues, funk and R&B into his passionate, baritone repertoire. … Read More
REVIEW: O’s Place Newsletter Reviews Kevin Hays & Chiara Izzi’s “Across the Sea”
D. Oscar Groomes, O’s Place Newsletter O’s Notes: Chiara has a soft voice that bodes well on these mostly pop ballads. Co-leader Kevin Hays (vocals, keyboards) joins Izzi with several … Read More
REVIEW: O’s Place Jazz Newsletter Reviews Multiple LLP Artists!
D. Oscar Groomes, O’s Place Jazz Newsletter Jordan Pettay – First Fruit 75 O’s Notes: Fresh Fruit is the debut recording for New York based saxophonist, composer Jordan … Read More
REVIEWS: O’s Place Reviews Dezron Douglas’ “Black Lion” & Andy Milne’s “The Seasons of Being”
D. Oscar Groomes, O’s Place Dezron Douglas – Black Lion Rising jazz bassist Dezron Douglas assembles a band with Stacy Dillard (t-sax), Lummie Spann (a-sax), Josh Evans (t), and Jeremy … Read More
REVIEWS: O’s Place Jazz Newsletter Reviews Henry Conerway, Charles Pillow & Flavio Silva
D. Oscar Groomes, O’s Place Jazz Magazine Henry Conerway III – With Pride For Dignity Drummer Henry Conerway III releases leads a trio with bassist Kevin Smith and pianist Kenny … Read More
REVIEW: O’s Place Reviews Sam Javitch’s “People and Places”
D. Oscar Groomes, O’s Place O’s Notes: New York based pianist and composer Sam Javitch leads a Trio+1 including Adrian Moring on bass and Matt Niedbaski on drums. They start with … Read More
O’s Place Reviews Sharel Cassity’s “Evolve”
D. Oscar Groommes, O’s Place Jazz Newsletter O’s Notes: Saxophonist, composer and producer Sharel Cassity assembles a fine collection of musicians to express many of her own reflections. Ingrid Jensen … Read More