By Jeremy Smith, Last Row Music As difficult as 2020 was for the world, 2021 is looking to be more hopeful; and Questions Left Unanswered by Sounds of A&R is a perfect introduction … Read More
By George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly Vocalist April May Webb co-leads with trumpeter Randall Haywood (Hence the “A” and “R” moniker) along with a team of Charlie Sigler/g, James Austin/p, … Read More
By Derek Ansell, Jazz Views A&R are April May Webb and Randall Haywood. They met in 2013 when she visited a New Jersey jazz club and heard him playing trumpet. … Read More
By Dee Dee McNeil, Musicalmemois’s Blog Janinah Burnett is an unusual and brilliant talent. She’s a jazzy diamond in the raw and a rising star, searching for her place in … Read More
By Keanna Faircloth, WBGO Although it wasn’t love at first sight, from the very beginning singer-songwriter April May and trumpeter Randall Haywood had a musical synergy that undoubtedly inspired their … Read More
By Rob Lester, Talkin Broadway Whether gliding into a groove softly with “Killing Me Softly with His Song” (two versions) or waxing nostalgic with their image-filled original “When I Was … Read More
By Bill Buckley, Soul & Jazz & Funk Vocalist April May Webb and horn player Randall Haywood comprise the jazz duo SOUNDS OF A&R… or as they prefer, S.O.A.R. Life … Read More
By Brenda Nelson-Strauss, Black Grooves Jazz ensembles fronted by a vocalist and trumpeter in equal roles are far and few between, and that’s a major part of the charm of … Read More
By Ruth Fisher, Jazz Fm This is just one of those albums that with each listen I hear something new and fresh. The combination of April’s gorgeous vocals and Randall’s … Read More
