By Jon Garelick, JAZZIZ Some singers grab you as much — maybe more — through their music than their voice. Take Kristiana Roemer. Born in Germany, educated in Europe and the United States, and seasoned as a jazz singer in Brooklyn, Roemer has a warm, lovely voice, phrases intelligently and knows how to float a … Read More
Jon Garelick, Jazziz Among the signature legacies of hard-bop is its tunefulness – even casual fans can hum a riff or two from “Walkin’” or “Moanin’” or “Blues March”. pianist Sam Javitch’s second album People and Places reminds listeners that hooky songwriting is still a rare commodity in jazz, not only among avant-garde experimenters but … Read More
By Jon Garelick, The Arts Fuse Emma Frank is one of those singer-songwriters who lean the jazz way (think: Becca Stevens, Joanna Wallfisch, and, you know, Joni Mitchell). Her new album, Ocean Av (released February 16), includes jazz heavies Aaron Parks (piano) and Jim Black (drums) as well as bassist Rick Rosato and guitarist Frank Rousseau. The album … Read More
