By Jon D’Auria, Bass Magazine In the middle of the pandemic year, jazz bassist Brandi Disterheft did what few others were able to accomplish when she released her lighthearted and uplifting fifth album, Surfboard. Featuring 14 arrangements of classics from both Brazilian and American songbooks, the album couldn’t have come at a better time, as its … Read More
By Jon D’Auria, Bass Magazine “Returning with her sophomore album, New York bassist Adi Meyerson offers a six-song journey that was inspired by the work of avant-garde visual artist Yayoi Kusama. Matching the ambition and energy of Kusama, Meyerson’s compositions are ambitious and fearless, which suits her bold bass playing in the best way possible.” … Read More
by Jon D’Auria, Bass Magazine New York City jazz scene staples Luke Sellick and Andrew Renfroe are delighted to announce their first studio release as a duo, Small Vacation. The pair channel their improvisational prowess into a collection of enchanting arrangements of some popular songs of yesteryear. With a paired down instrumentation, guitarist Andrew Renfroe and bassist Luke Sellick create a wonderfully full sound. The … Read More
Jon D’Auria, Bass Player Prolific bassist, composer and bandleader Dezron Douglas, who has stunned audiences with his virtuosity for nearly two decades, is proud to announce the January 11th release of Black Lion, featuring his eponymously named sextet. After releasing six albums as a leader, including his well received live recording Dezron Douglas: Live at Smalls (★★★★, Downbeat Magazine), … Read More
Jon D’Auria, Bass Player Listening to Sonny Rollins records as a teenager growing up in Israel may have inspired upright ace Adi Meyerson’s love affair with jazz, but her debut album proves that she’s come fully into her own. Meyerson’s compositions pay homage to her adopted hometown, New York, as she displays the knowledge she … Read More
Jon D’Auria, Bass Player Magazine Bassist and composer Adi Meyerson is proud to announce the June 5threlease of her debut album Where We Stand. Alongside the distinct stylings of special guest vocalist and guitarist Camila Meza, Where We Stand features stalwart tenor saxophonist Joel Frahm, trumpeter Freddie Hendrix, pianist Mike King and drummer Kush Abadey. Where We Stand, signified by the title track, and as a whole, represents times of … Read More
