16th Annual Jazz Critics Poll Gerry Gibbs Thrasher Dream Trios, Songs From My Father (Whaling City Sound) New Releases – Philip Booth (JazzTimes, Jazziz, Relix) New Releases – Andrew Gilbert … Read More
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Mariel Bildsten
REVIEW: Purist, Bluesy Swing From Trombonist Mariel Bildstein – New York Music Daily
By Delarue, New York Music Daily Mariel Bildstein may be best know as the high-voltage lead trombonist in Arturo O’Farrill‘s Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, but she’s also a composer and bandleader. … Read More
FEATURE: Mariel Bildsten Delivers Sturdy ‘Backbone’ – Downbeat
By Stephanie Jones, Downbeat Trombonist Mariel Bildsten began developing ideas for her debut album in 2019, aiming to reflect different dimensions of her artistry, particularly her skills as an arranger. … Read More
Crate Digging: Young Artists to Be on the Lookout For: Mariel Bildsten – JAZZIZ MAGAZINE
By Matt Micucci, JAZZIZ Mariel Bildsten has honed her craft for years within a wide range of styles and settings, including as lead trombonist in Arturo O’Farrill’s acclaimed Afro-Jazz Orchestra. … Read More
REVIEW: Mariel Bildsten’s ‘Backbone’ – Roots Music Report
by Joe Ross, Roots Music Report “Based in New York, Mariel Bildsten demonstrates a proficient technical mastery of her tricky instrument, the trombone. Backbone makes a solid debut statement for the … Read More
FEATURE: Mariel Bildsten’s Backbone – Santa Barbara Independent
Josef Woodard, Santa Barbara Independent Santa Barbara Musician Comes Out Swinging in New York In recent years, the arrival of the holidays in Santa Barbara has brought with it an … Read More
REVIEW: Mariel Bildsten Quintet: Backbone – JazzTimes
By Dan Bilawsky, JazzTimes Ever wonder why studio dates so rarely capture the casual vibe of a late-night hit? Perhaps it’s the pressure, with the clock ticking away, or maybe … Read More
REVIEWS: Mariel Bildsten, Sarah Elizabeth Charles, Jarrett Cherner and The Alez Wintz Trio on Musicalmemoirs’s Blog
By Dee Dee McNeil, Musicalmemoirs’s Blog Mariel and her quintet recorded this project just before news of the pandemic, in January of 2019. Things were looking hopeful, happy and prosperous … Read More
REVIEW: The Mariel Bildsten Quintet Backbone – Making A Scene!
By Jim Hynes, Making A Scene! Maybe you are guessing that this is a debut and if so, you’re right. However, trombonist Mariel Bildsten has considerable side-woman experience and plays … Read More
FEATURE: Papo Vazquez, Trio Grande & Mariel Bildsten featured by JALC
By Editor, Jazz At Lincoln Center Dave Brubeck, Linda Sikhakhane, The Mariel Bildsten Quintet, and more have albums coming out in November! Check this article here.
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