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 review on NPR’s Fresh Air, here.
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 typewriter, a black dial phone, a red tiny desk and a striking Malian Bògòlanfini cloth that drapes the piano. Black and white photos of Billie … Read More
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 the jazz tradition, this high energy tune features acclaimed vocalists Jazzmeia Horn and Dianne Reeves..” Read the full article here.
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 company, with us listeners as lucky eavesdroppers. Read more here.
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 be a public service announcement for jazz education. Read more here.
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 legacy of Black music. Highlights include “2020,” which features Marcus’ explosively musical drumming; an acrobatic scat masterclass by Jean and guests Dianne Reeves and Jazzmeia … Read More
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 blast of 2021, we hear from some Alt.Latino faves (Bomba Estéreo and Magos Herrera), as well as some new names and music you may not … Read More
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 may be a bundle of joy; the next they are driving you up a wall. This is particularly magnified during a year when there is … Read More
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.
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 Benjamin’s latest album Pursuance: The Coltranes, a tribute to Alice and John Coltrane. See NPR’s full list here.
