by Matt Micucci, Jazziz “Vocalist Somi will release her full-length personal tribute to the legendary Miriam Makeba on March 4. Pre-order Zenzile: The Reimagination of Miriam Makeba here. The new … Read More
by Matt Micucci, Jazziz Alex “Apolo” Ayala is one of the most in-demand bassists in the contemporary Latin music and jazz scene of New York City. His latest album, Bámbula, is … Read More
by Matt Micucci, Jazziz “A long-thought lost recording of master improviser Cecil Taylor, documenting his epic 1973 return to live performance in full, including an 88-minute “Autumn/Parade” and more. The … Read More
by Matt Micucci, Jazziz “Vocalist Kristen Lee Sergeant revisits her formative feel for musical drama on her upcoming album, Falling. She paints a vivid musical portrait and showcases her natural … Read More
By Matt Micucci, Jazziz Guitarist Oz Noy, drummer Ray Marchica and bassist Ugonna Okegwo will release Riverside, their new trio recording, on January 21 via Outside In Music. Read more … Read More
by Matt Micucci, Jazziz “On Nar, visionary vocalist/composer Christiane Karam melds Middle Eastern and Balkan aesthetics with contemporary jazz alongside her quartet with pianist Vadim Neselovskyi, cellist Naseem Alatrash, bassist Peter … Read More
by Matt Micucci, Jazziz “Vocalist/composer Christiane Karam will release Nar, her first album in nine years, on January 28. The record finds her melding Middle Eastern and Balkan aesthetics with contemporary … Read More
by Matt Micucci, Jazziz “The record includes arrangements of holiday classics as well as brand new compositions. Season’s Swingin’ Greetings marks the two close friends’ first release as co-leaders and will … Read More
By Matt Micucci, Jazziz “Puerto Rican master drummer/composer/arranger Henry Cole is known for his versatility and groove. Over the years, he has performed with many of the greats, from Miguel … Read More
By Matt Micucci, Jazziz Read The Week in Jazz article, featuring Dave Young’s Mantra and Alex Brown’s The Dark Fire Sessions, here.
