By Paul Rauch, All About Jazz ransformation is a multi-disciplinary work from saxophonist/composer Ted Nash, and iconic actress Glenn Close, exploring the multi-faceted and abstract theme of transformation. The works … Read More
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REVIEW: Chad McCullough’s ‘Forward’ – All About Jazz
by Paul Rauch, All About Jazz Trumpeter Chad McCullough has an identifiable sound—his striking, bold tonality, and his penchant for stark contrasts compositionally. His previous four releases on Origin Records, featured … Read More
REVIEW: Ralph Peterson & The Messenger Legacy: Onward & Upward – All About Jazz
By Paul Rauch, All About Jazz This is a marvelous effort, featuring sparkling new compositions performed by some of the best modern jazz has to offer. It swings like mad … Read More
REVIEW: Dave Pietro: Hypersphere Album Review – All About Jazz
By Paul Rauch, Downbeat You may not know the name Dave Pietro offhand, but it is likely, if you are a jazz fan of any sort, that you have heard him … Read More
REVIEW: Ryan Cohen: Originations Album Review – All About Jazz
By Paul Rauch, All About Jazz There is a risk in creating art that reflects in essence, one’s own personal journey. What that journey reveals within the context of one … Read More
REVIEW: SXNE -“For Human Beings” album review on All About Jazz
By Paul Rauch, All About Jazz Flutist Elsa Nilsson is a strong voice performing on an instrument that has historically received secondary status in jazz music. Often the second or … Read More
REVIEW: Walter Smith lll & Matthew Stevens: In Common 2 Album Review – All About Jazz
By Paul Rauch, All About Jazz The musical paths of saxophonist/composer Walter Smith III and guitarist/composer Matthew Stevens have crossed on many occasions over the years, touring and recording together … Read More
FEATURE: Elsa Nilsson Band – Seattle Jazz Scene
By Paul Rauch, Seattle Jazz Scene Elsa Nilsson Band- Tue Mar 17, 8 PM/ Seamonster Elsa Nilsson is a Swedish born, New York based flautist who spent some time in … Read More
REVIEW: Roxy Coss’ ‘Quintet’ Gets a 4 Star Review from All About Jazz!
Paul Rauch, All About Jazz At times, saxophonist Roxy Coss can appear to be a whirlwind. Over the past decade, Coss has firmly established herself as a saxophonist, bandleader, composer, and activist. … Read More