By Matthias Kirsch, GinaLovesJazz.com Do you remember the first time you’ve listened to Dave Brubeck‘s groundbreaking “Take Five”? I was eighteen when I bought the “Time Out” LP in Cologne, on a cold February day in 1985. And while I can’t exactly remember where and when I first heard the tune (probably on the radio), … Read More
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REVIEW: Robin McKelle – Alterations reviewed by Gina Loves Jazz
By Matthias Kirsch, Gina Loves Jazz There is one original: the jazzy “Head High” reminds me of some of the best compositions by Carmen Lundy and Robin says of the tune, “It’s about the power that the female singer has. To move people with her lyric and song. To be fearless. To touch people’s emotions. … Read More
Kathy Kosins’ “Uncovered Soul” Receives a 5-Star Review from Gina Loves Jazz
Matthias Kirsch, Gina Loves Jazz I’ve been listening to a lot of records lately where I thought that there is always something missing. Like an album of 12 songs where only about 3 or 4 of them were actually pretty good and the rest mediocre, to put it mildly. Others had great production, arranging, and … Read More
Gina Loves Jazz Features Kathy Kosins’ Upcoming Gig at Catalina (June 8th)
Matthias Kirsch, GinaLovesJazz.com I’ve been following Kathy’s career since the late 90s and already had the pleasure of hearing her new album which will surely be her best recording up to now. The quality of her singing, the production, and the choice of material, including a couple of originals, are top-notch. Too bad I can’t … Read More




