By Ron Schepper, Textura Jonathan Barber issued one of the more auspicious debut albums in recent memory when Vision Ahead arrived two years ago. Met with considerable acclaim, the recording … Read More
By Tom Schnabel, KCRW Drummer Sasha Mashin hails from St. Petersburg. His new album, Happy Synapse, is a musical journey tracing his recovery from depression in Russia, where mental health issues … Read More
By Phil Freeman, SteroGum It’s easy to get comfortable with your idea of what jazz is, when it’s happening right in front of you. But when there are no gigs, … Read More
By Steven Graham, MarlBank Last month I was wondering if the upcoming Jonathan Barber album Legacy Holder will be a game changer for him. Since then I’ve been listening to … Read More
By Stephen Graham, MarlBank Listening to Marie Kruttli‘s fine trio record The Kind of Happy One yesterday I was interested to hear more of the drummer, Jonathan Barber. As luck … Read More
By Matt Micucci, JAZZIZ Drummer/composer/bandleader Jonathan Barber is one of jazz’s top young visionaries today. Legacy Holder calls for change and unity, a message communicated via the power of ambitious … Read More
by Matt Micucci, Jazziz 10 Albums You Need to Know: May 2020
By Brenda Nelson-Strauss, Black Grooves Drummer, composer and bandleader Jonathan Barber has accomplished much in his young life. The 30-year-old Hartford, Connecticut native began performing gospel music at an early age at his family church, learning alongside his … Read More
For Modern Drummer In early March, I was two weeks into a West Coast tour with my band Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead. For me, this was a special tour, … Read More
Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead Announce the Release of their Sophomore Album, Legacy Holder Due out May 15, 2020 Release Show: The Jazz Standard, NYC – May 20th Following the highly-acclaimed release of … Read More
