By Raul da Gama, Jazz da Gama “The fast-paced rhythm of the world of Jazz was changing and Mr Armstrong being the pioneer that he was perhaps took his time … Read More
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REVIEW: Aubrey Johnson: Unraveled – Jazz Da Gama
by Raul Da Gama, Jazz Da Gama Even if you didn’t know that Aubrey Johnson has enviable musical pedigree you would still be struck by the bravura of her musicianship. … Read More
REVIEW: Louis Armstrong Live In Europe & Live In Germany reviewed in Jazz Da Gama
By Raul Da Gama, Jazz Da Gama Louis Armstrong’s evangelical musical career in music began more than one hundred years ago. He dazzled hard-core Satchmo-lovers and nice ordinary people alike … Read More
REVIEW: Jazz da Gama Reviews Sam Newsome’s “Chaos Theory”
by Raul da Gama, Jazz da Gama The nod to John Cage – intentional or unintentional – is in the title of this disc by Sam Newsome. Chaos Theory is … Read More
REVIEW: Jazz da Gama Reviews Brandee Younger’s “Soul Awakening”
Raul da Gama, Jazz da Gama Although she recorded Soul Awakening before Wax and Wane Brandee Younger shelved the project until 2019. In retrospect this had nothing to do with wishing to keep it … Read More
REVIEW: Ralph Peterson & The Messenger Legacy: Legacy Alive Reviewed by Jazz Da Gama
By Raul Da Gama, Jazz Da Gama The Jazz drummer Ralph Peterson has dedicated his life not only to music, but also to the music of Art Blakey and The … Read More
REVIEW: Jazz da Gama Reviews Jeff Coffin/Dave Liebman’s “On the Corner Live!”
Raul da Gama, Jazz da Gama Miles Davis once said, “I have to change. It’s like a curse.” Of course he didn’t mean that he was under a hex. He … Read More
REVIEW: Jazz da Gama Reviews Vanessa Rubin’s “The Dream is You”
Raul da Gama, Jazz da Gama Vanessa Rubin pays reverent tribute to the great Tadd Dameron and in doing so has joined Paul Combs (and others elsewhere) in drawing attention … Read More
REVIEW: Raul da Gama Reviews Geof Bradfield’s “Yes, and… Music for Nine Improvisers”
by Raul da Gama, Jazz da Gama The liner notes – not without good reason – on Yes and… Music for Nine Improvisersdraws parallels between Jazz musicians and stand-up comedians. It’s … Read More
REVIEW: Adison Evans Reviewed by Raul da Gama
by Raul da Gama, Jazz da Gama The agility with which the big baritone saxophone is played by Adison Evans is remarkable. It is not only a sign of her … Read More