Pianist Josean Jacobo conjures a powerful link between jazz and Afro-Dominican music with Herencia Criolla, due out March 18, 2022 With special guest Miguel Zenon “Josean Jacobo among the most … Read More
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FEATURE: Josean Jacobo & Tumbao – Exploring a Dominican Love Song / KNKX
By Robin Lloyd, KNKX This week on Saturday’s Jazz Caliente, we’ll hear Dominican pianist Josean Jacobo and his group Tumbao play an instrumental version of “Aunque Me Cueste La Vida,” … Read More
REVIEW: Josean Jacobo’s “CIMARRON” in Caribbean Beat Magazine
by Nigel Campbell, Caribbean Beat Pianist Josean Jacobo has been heralded as the “Ambassador of Afro-Dominican Jazz,” and with that understanding, the listener must negotiate a minefield of ideas and … Read More
SONGLINES MAGAZINE: Four Stars for Josean Jacobo’s ‘Cimarrón’
REVIEW: Jazz Weekly Reviews Josean Jacobo’s “Cimarrón”
George Harris, Jazz Weekly Pianist Josean Jacobo creates sizzling Afro Cuban sounds in trio and small group settings with Otoniel Nicolas/dr, Daroli Mende/b, Mois Silfa/perc, Jonathan Suazo/as and Rafael Suncar/ts. … Read More
REVIEW: Josean Jacobo’s “Cimarron” Reviewed by Hot House
By: Raul da Gama, Hot House There are many moments on Cimarron (E7 Studios), the sophomore album from pianist Josean Jacobo and Tumbao, when you feel overcome by a sort … Read More
REVIEW: New York City Jazz Record Reviews Josean Jacobo’s “Cimarrón” ahead of Club Bonafide Show
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NEW JAZZ ADDS: WTJU Features Josean Jacobo & Tumbao’s Cimarron
By: Dave Rogers, WTJU Josean Jacobo & Tumbao – Cimarron (E7 Studios): “Hailed as “The Ambassador of Afro-Dominican Jazz”, pianist & composer Josean Jacobo is bringing the music and culture … Read More
REVIEW: Josean Jacobo’s “Cimarron” Reviewed by Dee Dee McNeil
by Dee Dee McNeil, Musical Memoirs JOSEAN JACOBO & TUMBAO – “CIMARRON” Afro Dominican Jazz Josean Jacobo, piano/vocals/composer; Yasser Tejeda, vocals; Daroll Mendez, bass/vocals; Mois Silfa, percussion; Otoniel Nicolas, drums/guira; Rafael … Read More
REVIEW: Josean Jacobo & Tumbao’s Cimarron Reviewed by Glide Magazine
By: Jim Hynes, Glide Magazine In the wake of tourist murders and the recent shooting of beloved Dominican David Ortiz (“Big Papi”), the reputation of the Dominican Republic is going … Read More