By Raul Da Gama, Latin Jazz Network Brazilian Whispers… How appropriate is that as the title for an album by Andrea Brachfeld. Not only does the instrument she plays – … Read More
REVIEW: Andrea Brachfeld: Brazilian Whispers – Latin Jazz Network
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REVIEW: Yasser Tejeda & Palotré’s ‘Kijombo’ Reviewed
by Raul da Gama, Latin Jazz Network In almost all musical systems sacred music is held separate from its secular variant. In the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, for instance, we … Read More
REVIEW: Jazz da Gama Reviews Sam Newsome’s “Chaos Theory”
by Raul da Gama, Jazz da Gama The nod to John Cage – intentional or unintentional – is in the title of this disc by Sam Newsome. Chaos Theory is … Read More
REVIEW: Jazz da Gama Reviews Brandee Younger’s “Soul Awakening”
Raul da Gama, Jazz da Gama Although she recorded Soul Awakening before Wax and Wane Brandee Younger shelved the project until 2019. In retrospect this had nothing to do with wishing to keep it … Read More
CELESTIAL BLUE NOTES – JazzdaGama Features Brandee Younger!
Raul da Gama, JazzdaGama When Brandee Younger was born to her loving parents, it was clear that she was a gift from God to the world. But the little girl … Read More
EDITORS PICK: Latin Jazz Network Reviews Oscar Hernandez’s “Love The Moment”
by Raul da Gama, Latin Jazz Network The celebrated composer, pianist and director of the award-winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Oscar Hernández has another incarnation and it’s called Alma Libre, a smaller group … Read More
REVIEW: Josean Jacobo’s “Cimarron” Reviewed by Hot House
By: Raul da Gama, Hot House There are many moments on Cimarron (E7 Studios), the sophomore album from pianist Josean Jacobo and Tumbao, when you feel overcome by a sort … Read More
REVIEW: Ralph Peterson & The Messenger Legacy: Legacy Alive Reviewed by Jazz Da Gama
By Raul Da Gama, Jazz Da Gama The Jazz drummer Ralph Peterson has dedicated his life not only to music, but also to the music of Art Blakey and The … Read More
EDITOR’S PICK: Josean Jacobo & Tumbao’s Cimarrón Featured by Latin Jazz Net
By: Raul Da Gama, Latin Jazz Net The frequency and intensity of Afro-centric music being created and released across the African Diaspora born and bred among the erstwhile Spanish colonies … Read More
REVIEW: Jazz da Gama Reviews Jeff Coffin/Dave Liebman’s “On the Corner Live!”
Raul da Gama, Jazz da Gama Miles Davis once said, “I have to change. It’s like a curse.” Of course he didn’t mean that he was under a hex. He … Read More