By Nelson Brill, Boston Concert Reviews The Baylor Project, led by luminous singer, Jean Baylor (“Jean”) and her dynamic partner (in life and in music), drummer Marcus Baylor. Read more here.
REVIEW: The Baylor Project on Boston Concert Reviews
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REVIEWS: Wolfgang Lackerschmid, Chet Baker, Ralph Peterson & Dave Brubeck on Boston Concert Reviews
By Nelson Brill, Boston Concert Reviews Thanks to the team at Dot Time Records, we now can listen to a superb new recording of Coryell sitting in with some sterling cohorts: Wolfgang Lackerschmid on vibraphone; Chet Baker on trumpet; Buster Williams on bass and Tony Williams, (another Boston maestro) on drums, taken from their recording … Read More
REVIEWS: Wallace Roney “Blue Dawn – Blue Nights” & Ryan Cohan “Originations” on Boston Concert Reviews
By Nelson Brill, Boston Concert Reviews Getting lost in the rejuvenation that home listening brings, (taking time to listen without interruption to one’s favorite music on a quality high-end audio system) is a special gift in these tough and challenging times. Read this full article here.
REVIEW: Catherine Russell reviewed by Boston Concert Reviews
By Nelson Brill, Boston Concert Reviews Another vocalist who effortlessly combines vocal beauty, power and sass into an irresistible toe-tapping stew is vocalist Catherine Russell. On her new recording, Alone Together [Dot Time Records], she and her tight band romp through an inspired set of early twentieth century classic tunes with panache and impeccable chops. … Read More
SHOW/ALBUM REVIEW: Boston Concert Reviews Feature Ralph Peterson
by Nelson Brill, Boston Concert Reviews Newport 2019 reflected the same openhearted creative force that defined Fred Taylor’s indomitable spirit and love for all music. On Saturday August 3rd, the festival began with a roar, as another local Boston hero – drummer, composer and Berklee College of Music faculty member Ralph Peterson- presented his Messenger Legacy … Read More
BOSTON CONCERT REVIEWS: “Rowe and her Octet are in soulful sparkling form!”
Nelson Brill, Boston Concert Reviews […]Fuller also contributes her creative alto sax presence to a stellar big band recording from pianist and composer Ellen Rowe, who gathers an Octet of women musicians to celebrate “Portraits of Women In Motion” on her new recording, Momentum [Smokin’ Sleddog Records]. From the first bursts of Fuller’s shining alto to … Read More
REVIEW: Boston Concert Reviews Details Spanish Harlem Orchestra’s Recent Run @ Jazz Standard, NYC
Nelson Brill, Boston Concert Reviews This vital connection between Caribbean and African musical heritages continued when I had the lucky opportunity, on February 23rd, to visit the venerable New York City music venue, The Jazz Standard, (located at 116 East 27th Street; http://www.jazzstandard.com) to catch a dazzling concert by the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, (“SHO”) [http://www.spanishharlemorchestra.com ], a band that … Read More
REVIEW: Emma Frank’s “Ocean Av” Featured by Boston Concert Reviews
Nelson Brill, Boston Concert Reviews Emma Frank, Ocean Ave [Susan Records; www.emmafrankmusic.com]. Frank’s original songs hit the bullseye of breezy pop and effervescent jazz. Her voice is a soft, breathy marvel as she climbs high with supple confidence (on her “Magnolia”; “Best Friend” and the wondrous title track). She also imbues beautiful soft ballads, such as her “Sunless … Read More
Boston Concert Reviews Features BJ Jansen’s “Common Ground”
Nelson Brill, Boston Concert Reviews Trombone also plays glorious partner to sax in another blazing recording session brought to us by the young baritone saxophonist, B.J. Jansen, on his new recording, Common Ground. Jansen joins one of my favorite trombonists, the dapper and keenly creative Delfeayo Marsalis, in a collective that also includes trumpeter Duane Eubanks; … Read More
Boston Concert Reviews Features Jarrett Cherner
by Nelson Brill, Boston Concert Reviews Getting to the husk of simple melodies (steeped in the blues and other influences) is also the working palette of another young pianist’s voice on the jazz scene, New England Conservatory graduate Jarrett Cherner, who also plied the Regattabar’s piano in November with his artful partners Matt Aronoff on … Read More