by George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly “The combination of the inspiring subject matter, the adroit mixing of solos and themes as well as the kaleidoscopic changing of moods made for an exhilarating absorption of sounds and atmospheres. Suitable for listening or framing.” Read the full concert review here.
by George Harris, Jazz Weekly “This is material you won’t want to let go of.” Read the complete review here.
by George Harris, Jazz Weekly “Trumpeter and composer Skyler Floe leads a vintage sounding hard bop team of Sean Imboden/ts, Ateve Allee/p, Nick Tucker/b and Chris Parker/dr through a Blue Note-inspired session.” Read the full review here.
By George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly Jazz vocals is a lot like college classrooms; they seem dominated by a surfeit of women in attendance. So, when a guy comes around that doesn’t sound like a Buble’ clone, he gets my attention. Read more here.
by George Harris, Jazz Weekly “Pianist Brandon Goldberg features possibly the last session of hard bopping drum legend Ralph Peterson on this vintage sounding album along with Luques Curtis/b, Josh Evans/tp, Stacy Dillardss-ts and guest Antoine Drye/tp on a mix and match of standards and originals.” Read the full review here.
by George Harris, Jazz Weekly “You know you’ve got the right guy to listen to when leader/pianist/composer Grant Richards is posed on the album liner notes with a picture of bassist Charles Mingus.” Read the full review here.
by George Harris, Jazz Weekly “Playing basses, guitar and adding vocals, Ben Tiberio brings together a lyrical post bop team of Nathan Reisning/as, Lex Korten/p-key, Evan Hyde/dr and guest Morgan Guerin/ts for a collection of graceful originals.” Read the full review here.
by George Harris, Jazz Weekly “Co leaders Benny Benack III on trumpet and vocals with pianist/conductor Steven Feifke lead a mix and match big band on a mix of Vegas meeting the Catskills for the Christmas and Chanukah Holidays.” Read the full review here.
By George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly Pianist and composer Haeun Joo creates relaxed and impressionistic moods with a post bop team of Matt Holman/tp-fh, Doug Weiss/b and Ronen Itzik/dr with her 8 originals. Read more here.
by George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly “There are times when you don’t even have to listen to an album, but you know that you’re going to get it just because of who’s on it. Bassist Ron Carter, drummer Jack DeJohnette, pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba…any more questions?” Read the full review here.
