by Dee Dee McNeil, LA Jazz Scene “On his recent recording, Alex Brown weaves in his own fiery talents on piano and keyboard, enticing us to enjoy his composer skills.” … Read More
by Dee Dee McNeil, LA Jazz Scene “The System 6 album, ‘Tales From the Backyard’ is the result of Benn and his musical entourage meeting, outdoors and socially-distanced, throughout the … Read More
by Scott Yanow, LA Jazz Scene Read both reviews in full here.
Dave Brubeck’s most recent release “Time OutTakes,” the first release of the family’s record label Brubeck Editions, is a record of previously unreleased out takes from The Dave Brubeck Quartet’s … Read More
By Scott Yanow, L.A. Jazz Scene Rachel Therrien is an excellent modern jazz trumpeter from Canada. Her inside/outside playing and ability to jump into the upper register on a moment’s … Read More
by Scott Yanow, LA Jazz Scene This is the fourth of four Louis Armstrong CDs put out by the Dot time label (www.dottimerecords.com). Unlike the first three, most of the … Read More
By: Scott Yanow, LA Jazz Scene Roxy Coss is a very talented tenor and soprano-saxophonist who deserves to be well known. She plays with passion and intensity yet can also … Read More
Chris Walker, L.A Jazz Scene Duet Natalie Cressman-trombone/vocals and Ian Faquini guitar/vocals based in New York with roots in the San Francisco Bay Area showcased songs from their recently released Setting … Read More
By: Scott Yanow, LA Jazz Scene Tadd Dameron (1917-65) was arguably the most significant arranger-composer to emerge from the classic bebop era. While best known for “Hot House” and “If … Read More
Scott Yanow, L.A. Jazz Scene Drummer Ralph Peterson, himself a legend, paid tribute to the great Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers by leading the Messenger Legacy Sextet at the … Read More
