Saxophonist Michael Blake Reimagines Halloween Classics with a Seasoned New York Quartet on Halloween Tales, out September 25, 2026 New York saxophonist Michael Blake stakes out fresh territory in holiday jazz with Halloween Tales, out September 25, 2026. While the genre has typically belonged to the winter holidays, Blake’s new release claims the mystery, humor … Read More
On the Cover: Catherine Russell – David Bowie Tribute on Page 4, Cover Story by Jim Motavalli on Page 8, Vox News on Page 11 Review by Alex Henderson – Lauren Henderson – La Bruja – Page 15 Review by Ken Dryden – Jesse Davis – Jesse Davis Live at Smalls Jazz Club – Page … Read More
Downtown hero Michael Blake’s inventive brass detonation Combobulate is out on October 14, 2022 via Newvelle Records The second release in Newvelle Records Renewal Series is a celebratory and unique exploration of Blake’s inimitable compositions and arrangements featuring a brass section of unparalleled excellence, including TWO legendary Tuba players Bob Stewart and Marcus Rojas, Steven … Read More
