by Mike Flynn, Jazzwise “The live recording comes from a 25 July performance at Yoshi’s and includes two new Moffett compositions, including the track ‘Remembering Your Love’, a spiritual, danceable … Read More
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REVIEW: Rachel Eckroth’s ‘The Garden’ – Jazzwise
by Peter Quinn, Jazzwise “This new collection from singer, songwriter, pianist, producer and multi-instrumentalist Rachel Eckroth, her first release on Rainy Days Records, presents a fascinating sonic journey in the … Read More
VIDEO OF THE DAY: Jihye Lee’s ‘Suji’ – Jazzwise
By Editor, Jazzwise “Over nine spellbinding compositions, the South-Korea native approaches large-ensemble jazz in a personal and adventurous storytelling manner. Lee invites listeners into her creative world, finding sounds and … Read More
VIDEO OF THE DAY: Rachel Eckroth shares “Oil” fro her striking new album “The Garden” – Jazzwise
By Mike Flynn, Jazzwise Pianist, composer and singer Rachel Eckroth’s evolving artistry and fresh sound is unveiled on her new record, The Garden, which drops today from the innovative St. … Read More
EDITOR’S CHOICE: Adi Meyerson’s ‘I Want To Sing My Heart Out In Praise of Life’ – Jazzwise
by Tony Benjamin, Jazzwise “..there’s an upbeat and affirmative tone to her music, both in style and content. Meyerson has chosen like-minded collaborators too, each showcased in turn across this … Read More
ANNOUNCEMENT: Louis Armstrong’s Complete Columbia and RCA Victor Studio Recordings Set for Deluxe Limited Edition Release – JAZZWISE
By Kevin Whitlock, JAZZWISE Early recordings of the iconic trumpeter’s music will be presented in a comprehensive new 7 CD album set. Read this announcement here.
REVIEW: Wolfgang Lackershmid/Chet Baker: Quintet Sessions 1979 – Jazzwise
By Simon Spillet, Jazzwise Death and taxes, we’re assured, are the only certainties in life. I’d add another: that the discography of trumpeter Chet Baker will forever continue to expand, … Read More
REVIEW: Lennie Tristano “The Duo Sessions” – Jazzwise
By Brian Priestley, Jazzwise Compared to the compilation jointly credited to Parker and Tristano (reviewed above) this is the real thing, curated by Lennie’s daughter Carol. Previously unreleased, it has … Read More
REVIEW: The Royal Bopsters “Party of Four” on Jazzwise
By Peter Quinn, Jazzwise This multi-generational paean to the art of vocalese not only introduces a superb new quartet – project instigator and soprano Amy London, alto Holli Ross, tenor … Read More
REVIEW: Alonzo Demetrius: Live From The Prison Nation – Jazzwise
By Kevin Le Gendre, Jazzwise Although recorded in concert at Berklee, the primary statement from newcomer Alonzo Demetris is that this beacon of musical education is not about incarceration, regardless … Read More