NEW YORK CITY JAZZ RECORD: MAY 2022

May 2, 2022

New York City Jazz Record, May 2022 Vox News article, mention of Kristen Lee Sergeant’s Falling – Page 11 Review by Russ Musto – Alex ‘Apolo’ Ayala – Bámbula – Page 14 Recommended New Releases Column by Andrey Henkin – Dave Brubeck Trio – Live From Vienna 1967 – Page 14 Review by Phil Freeman … Read More

REVIEW: Melinda Rose Rodriguez at Birdland / Cabaret Scenes

March 9, 2020

By Marilyn Lester, Cabaret Scenes There’s a certain thrill to be had when emerging young talent comes on the scene. Such was the case with 24-year-old Melinda Rose Rodriguez, making her Birdland debut with original songs and standards. Rodriguez has a clear, bright tone—a quality reminiscent of Jane Monheit, one of her mentors. She’s by … Read More