by Joe Ross, Roots Music Report “Clearly, the band had fun bringing his compositions to life, as the juxtaposition of notes and rhythms create a unique experience of melody and … Read More
By Joe Ross, Root Music Report Pianist/composer Michael Eckroth and company create imaginative jazz by keeping their eyes, ears and hearts open to new ideas. Eckroth vision is for his … Read More
By Joe Ross, Roots Music Review This album’s backstory began in 2016 when tenor saxophonist and composer Berta Moreno was invited by an organization called “Bilingual Birdies” to the Kawangware … Read More
By Joe Ross, Roots Music Report Papo Vázquez’s tenth album is a serendipitous and celebratory affair of Latin jazz that came together during the 2020 pandemic. Seasoned musicians are adaptable, … Read More
By Joe Ross, Roots Music Report Everybody Knows is a jazz-flavored soul album that also makes a beautiful thematic statement that the world needs more hope, compassion and care. Brianna … Read More
by Joe Ross, Roots Music Report “Based in New York, Mariel Bildsten demonstrates a proficient technical mastery of her tricky instrument, the trombone. Backbone makes a solid debut statement for the … Read More
By Joe Ross, Roots Music Report Italian singer Mafalda Minnozzi’s alluring voice has a beautiful, pleasant tone as she digs into the Portuguese lyrics from a repertoire that emphasizes works … Read More
By Joe Ross, Roots Music Report Kiki Valera opens his debut album with “Mi Son,” a tribute to Son Cubano, the music that originated in eastern Cuba in the late … Read More
