Drummer-composer Willy Rodriguez navigates loss and memory on In The Unknown (I Will Find You), out March 13 via Sunnyside Records Drummer, composer, and bandleader Willy Rodriguez returns with In The Unknown (I Will Find You), a profound exploration of loss, memory, and spiritual connection. The album, his sophomore release following the widely acclaimed Seeing … Read More
Saxophonist Sharel Cassity to Release Gratitude, a Glowing Celebration of Hope, out on March 29 via Sunnyside Records Featuring Christian McBride, Lewis Nash, and Cyrus Chestnut Internationally acclaimed saxophonist and woodwindist Sharel Cassity’s new release, Gratitude, out March 29th on Sunnyside Records, shares with audiences and listeners a conversation of joy, hope, and celebration. This … Read More
2x Juno Award-winning pianist-composer Andy Milne and his trio Unison present Time Will Tell – a testament to the power of family connections – out April 26, 2024, via Sunnyside Pianist and composer, Andy Milne is thrilled to present Time Will Tell, a new album recorded with his trio Unison dropping April 26, 2024, on … Read More
The Jamie Baum Septet+ Combines Spoken Word and Art Song on What Times Are These, out April 5, 2024, via Sunnyside Featuring guest vocalists Theo Bleckmann, KOKAYI, Sara Serpa, and Aubrey Johnson Release Show: May 7, 2024 at Drom, NYC at 7pm On What Times Are These, Jamie Baum’s fifth recording with The Jamie Baum Septet+, … Read More
By Jerome Wilson, All About Jazz Small groups featuring piano continue to work their individual brands of magic throughout the jazz world. Here are some examples from the last few months. Read the reviews of Aliens & Wizards (Spike Wilner), First Steps (Philippe Lemm Trio) and Live At Vitello’s (Michael Wolff) here.
by Bill Milkowski, Downbeat
By Mike Greenblatt, Goldmine Magazine “Mike Drop (Sunnyside Records), led by drummer Mike Clark and saxophonist/composer Michael Zilber, is a totally swinging post-bop trip with pianist Matt Clark and bassist Peter Barshay.” Read the full review here.
By Stephen Graham, Marlbank “Three Mikes, or two Mikes and a Michael if you prefer, for the price of one as it were. In a Wayne Shorter mood I was just going to jump into Mike Drop and start on ‘Miyako’ the seventh of the 9 tracks from the Herbie Hancock Thrust legend Mike Clark here along with … Read More
By David Barsalou, Not So Modern Drummer “Legendary drummer Mike Clark’s latest CD titled ‘MIKE DROP’ is another powerful example of just how incredible a player he is. Featuring Michael Zilber on saxophones, Matt Clark on piano, with Peter Barshay on bass…It was recorded at Oakland, California’s 25th Street Studio where the sound and clarity … Read More
Legendary Drummer Mike Clark and Superlative Saxophonist Michael Zilber Present Collaborative Album Mike Drop Due Out July 16th, 2021 via Sunnyside Records Sunnyside Records is proud to announce the July 16th, 2021 release of Mike Drop, an impressive new album co-led by iconic jazz drumming legend Mike Clark and renowned saxophonist Michael Zilber. The culmination … Read More
