by Kevin Whitehead, NPR “..Tristano left behind much valuable work for us to discover. A disc of well-recorded solo music here is a standout.” Listen to the complete episode and … Read More
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TINY DESK: Vocalist Catherine Russell Hosts Tiny Desk Home Series Concert – NPR Music
by Suraya Mohamed, NPR “Look around the GB’s Juke Joint studio in Long Island City, N.Y. and you will see adornments from jazz singer Catherine Russell’s home: a vintage Royal … Read More
BEST OF 2021: The Baylor Project’s “We Swing” Featured on Best Music List – NPR
by Suraya Mohamed, NPR “No one parties harder than married musical duo The Baylor Project (singer Jean and drummer Marcus Baylor) on “We Swing (The Cypher).” A festive celebration of … Read More
REVIEW: Gonzalo Rubalcaba’s trio finds that swinging sweet spot on ‘Skyline’ – NPR
By Kevin Whitehead, NPR The Cuban piano whiz teams up with American jazz greats Jack DeJohnette and Ron Carter on a new album. Skyline is three masters enjoying each other’s … Read More
REVIEW: Newcomer Samara Joy Makes An Imposing Debut On Her Self-Titled Album – NPR
By Kevin Whitehead, NPR Joy sang some jazz in high school, but didn’t get serious about it until later. Her debut album, which she recorded as a college student, could … Read More
NPR: NPR Music’s 26 Favorite Albums Of 2021 (So Far) – The Baylor Project – Generations
by Nikki Birch, NPR The Baylor Project, Generations Thrice Grammy-nominated husband and wife Marcus and Jean Baylor have outdone themselves with their latest offering, Generations. The album is a portal through the expansive … Read More
VIDEO FEATURE: Gustavo Cortiñas and Desafío Candente (feat. Xavier Quijas Yxayotl), “Abya Yala” – NPR
By Felix Contreras, NPR The pandemic may have shut down parts of the world, but that has not stopped musicians from an explosion of creativity. For our first new music … Read More
Alone Together: Jazz Couples (Stuck) at Home – NPR & Jazz Night in America
By Sarah Geladi & Simon Rentner, NPR & Jazz Night in America Our greatest ally in life can also be a royal pain in our butt. One moment your partner … Read More
BEST OF 2020: Lakecia Benjamin’s ‘Pursuance: The Coltranes’ On NPR’s Critics Poll
by Francis Davis, NPR The 2020 NPR Music Jazz Critics Poll ranked Lakecia Benjamin’s Pursuance: The Coltranes among their list. Read the full article here.
BEST SONGS OF 2020: NPR Ranks Lakecia Benjamin’s “Going Home” Among Top 100 Songs of The Year
Newsdesk, NPR Lakecia Benjamin’s “Going Home” featuring Marcus Strickland and Brandee Younger, has been ranked among the Top 100 songs of the Year by NPR. The song is featured on … Read More