By Allen Morrison, Downbeat As a renowned classical soprano, Janinah Burnett’s repertoire includes opera, oratorios, art songs, spirituals and, perhaps surprisingly, jazz and r&b. Read more here.
By Rob Lester, Talkin’ Broadway Duke Ellington composed “In a Sentimental Mood” in 1935 in North Carolina; in the same year, with its story set in South Carolina, Broadway’s Porgy and Bess debuted, with its score including the declaration “I Loves You, Porgy.” Also in 1935 Fats Waller made the pop charts with one of … Read More
By Betsy Bell, Jazz Journal Burnett has brought the playfulness and improvisational character of jazz to opera, and the dramatic poise of opera to jazz. read more here.
By Chris Spector, Midwest Record “It’s always fun to catch the debut of a sure fingered new talent that’s on the rise. This Italian sax man has a firm grip on modern jazz and knows how to make his blows. Leading a crew that’s right in step, this is highest order listening jazz that works … Read More
By Adam Budofsky, The Drum On February 5, soprano Janinah Burnett released her debut studio album, Love the Color of Your Butterfly, featuring drummer TERREON “TANK” GULLY (Dianne Reeves, Stefon Harris, Christian McBride), who also produced the recording. Read more here.
By Brian Zimmerman, JAZZIZ The editors of JAZZIZ have the good fortune of being able to listen to new music before it’s officially released in stores and streaming platforms. And because we’re listening to new tunes all day every day, we know just what to recommend when new albums are released every Friday. Read more … Read More
By George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly Operatic-voiced Janinah Burnett delivers a wide range of material from Bizet to Ellington on this album supported by a jazzy team of Christian Sands/p, Sullivan Fortner/p, Keith Brown/p, Terreon Gully/dr, Luques Curtis/b, Ben Williams/b and Casey Benjamin/d. Read more here.
By Francisco Salazar, Opera Wire This week audiences will get a chance to hear a number of solo albums, including a cross-over album. And what’s more, there is also a fashion opera on offer. Here is a look at this week’s new releases. Read this article here.
By Mike Hobart, Financial Times When the New Yorker’s late jazz critic Whitney Balliett titled his 1959 collection of jazz-themed articles The Sound of Surprise, a jazz/opera fusion wasn’t in prospect. Even now, the sound of a trained soprano entering at full tilt while a stirring piano-trio riff churns underneath catches the listener off guard. Read … Read More
By Jared Walker, Black Grooves World-renowned soprano Janinah Burnett, known for her performances on Broadway as well as the Metropolitan Opera, is releasing her debut studio album, Love the Color of Your Butterfly. Read more here.
