by John Frederick Moore, Jazziz “It’s one week after the remnants of Hurricane Ida left much of New York City severely flooded. Mike Clark is on the phone discussing the … Read More
FEATURE: Drummer Mike Clark, More Than the Master of Funk – Jazziz
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REVIEW: Catherine Russell’s ‘Send For Me’ – Jazziz
by Sascha Feinstein, Jazziz “Singer Catherine Russell’s eighth album as leader, Send for Me, buoyantly celebrates the spirit and history of traditional jazz, starting with “Did I Remember,” famously recorded by … Read More
SONG OF THE DAY: Somi’s ‘Love Tastes Like Strawberries’ featuring Gregory Porter – JAZZIZ
by Matt Micucci, Jazziz “Vocalist Somi will release her full-length personal tribute to the legendary Miriam Makeba on March 4. Pre-order Zenzile: The Reimagination of Miriam Makeba here. The new … Read More
PODCAST: Alex “Apolo” Ayala Discusses New Album – Jazziz
by Matt Micucci, Jazziz Alex “Apolo” Ayala is one of the most in-demand bassists in the contemporary Latin music and jazz scene of New York City. His latest album, Bámbula, is … Read More
REVIEW: Roswell Rudd and Duck Baker’s ‘LIVE’ – Jazziz
by Josef Woodard, Jazziz “This Rudd-Baker document feels like an unearthed time-capsule surprise that easily falls into the category of timeless.” Read the complete review here.
REVIEW: Cory Weeds’ ‘What Is There To Say?’ – Jazziz
by Scott Yanow, Jazziz “What Is There To Say? features Weeds with strings. Phil Dwyer, who is also quite a skilled tenor saxophonist, is heard on piano and provides the … Read More
FEATURE: Cecil Taylor on 10 Albums To Know This February List – Jazziz
by Matt Micucci, Jazziz “A long-thought lost recording of master improviser Cecil Taylor, documenting his epic 1973 return to live performance in full, including an 88-minute “Autumn/Parade” and more. The … Read More
TRACK PREMIERE: Kristen Lee Sergeant’s ‘Sisyphus’ from New Album “Falling” – Jazziz
by Matt Micucci, Jazziz “Vocalist Kristen Lee Sergeant revisits her formative feel for musical drama on her upcoming album, Falling. She paints a vivid musical portrait and showcases her natural … Read More
NEW RELEASE CHEAT SHEET: Oz Noy, Ray Marchica & Ugonna Okegwo “Riverside” – JAZZIZ
By Matt Micucci, Jazziz Guitarist Oz Noy, drummer Ray Marchica and bassist Ugonna Okegwo will release Riverside, their new trio recording, on January 21 via Outside In Music. Read more … Read More
NEWS: Albums from Christiane Karam and Mathis Picard Listed on 10 Albums You Need to Know, January 2022 – Jazziz
by Matt Micucci, Jazziz “On Nar, visionary vocalist/composer Christiane Karam melds Middle Eastern and Balkan aesthetics with contemporary jazz alongside her quartet with pianist Vadim Neselovskyi, cellist Naseem Alatrash, bassist Peter … Read More