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PODCAST: Allan Harris on Bleu Bop
By Shae Fontana, Bleu Bop Todays podcast features Allan Harris who is releasing a new studio recording Kate’s Soulfood. Available on February 12th. Listen to this podcast here.
REVIEW: Guitar/Bass Duo Andrew Renfroe and Luke Sellick’s “Small Vacation” – Bleu Bop
by Shae Fontana On Friday, guitar/bass duo Andrew Renfroe and Luke Sellick will release their new nine-track album, Small Vacation. The New York City jazz scene staples take on an … Read More
REVIEW: Papo Vázquez: Chapter 10: Breaking Cover – BleUBoP
By Shae Fontana, BleUBoP It’s a rare occurrence when I put on a record and I’m instantly hooked. An album usually has to grow on me but from the first … Read More
NEW RELEASE: 3+1=Kasperi Sarikoski – Bleu Bop
by Shae Fontana, Bleu Bop This Friday, October 23rd, Finnish trombonist and composer, Kasperi Sarikoski, will release his sophomore effort as a band leader on his new album 3 + 1. Released via … Read More
FEATURE: World Unity: The Pulse and Rhythm of MATHIS’ Musical Journey – Bleu Bop
By Shae Fontana, Bleu Bop French-Malagasy pianist, composer, producer, and bandleader MATHIS just released, his first EP, MATHIS Sound Orchestra:World Unity. The five tracks feature some talented and exciting artist, … Read More
INTERVIEW: Aubrey Johnson in Bleu Bop
By Shae Fontana, Bleu Bop Aubrey Johnson’s debut album, Unraveled, marks the jazz vocalist’s arrival as a composer, arranger, and bandleader. Johnson is joined by a group of amazing musicians: … Read More
REVIEW:Thana Alexa Featured in Bleu Bop
By Shae Fontana, Bleu Bop A creative force to be reckoned with, Thana Alexa is forging new paths into the jazz industry. The vocalist/composer/arranger has recently released her new album, … Read More
REVIEW: Aubrey Johnson ‘s Debut Album ‘Unraveled’ reviewed by Bleu Bop
By Shae Fontana, Bleu Bop Jazz vocalist’s, composer, arranger, and bandleader, Aubrey Johnson, has just released her debut album, Unraveled, out on Outside in Music, today. Unraveled tells the story of an … Read More
REVIEW: Clark Sommer’s “Peninsula” Reviewed by Bleu Bop
By Shae Fontana, Bleu Bop The Chicago trio made up of bassist Clark Sommers, saxophonist Geof Bradfield, and drummer Dana Hall, have just released their long awaited sophomore album, “PENINSULA.” … Read More