Nate Chinen, WBGO Andy Milne & Dapp Theory, “The Cusp” It’s often said that music has the power to heal, though the conversation usually stops there, in a vague halo … Read More
Take Five
FEATURE: WBGO Includes Henry Conerway’s “The Feel Goods” in This Week’s Take Five
Bill Daughtry, WBGO I met drummer Henry Conerway III at Newport, where he was part of Jazzmeia Horn’s backing trio. He told me he was releasing a new album in … Read More
TRACK FEATURE: WBGO’s Take Five Features Itai Kriss’ “Sahadi’s Serenade”
Nate Chinen, WBGO An Israeli flutist on the Afro-Latin scene — that’s an oversimplification of the musical profile that Itai Kriss cuts in New York, but not an inaccurate one. Kriss, … Read More
WBGO’s Take Five Features Jonathan Barber’s “Vision Ahead”
Nate Chinen, WBGO There’s a good chance you’ve heard Jonathan Barber in groups led by Jeremy Pelt, J.D. Allen or Christian Sands. His focused fire and dynamism recently led to … Read More
WBGO Premieres “NEW DAY” from Sharel Cassity’s forthcoming “EVOLVE”!
Nate Chinen, WBGO Evolve is an apt title for the new album by saxophonist and flutist Sharel Cassity. A sleek expression of a modern language, it’s the clear by product of … Read More
WBGO Includes Rotem Sivan’s “Shahar” in their Take Five Feature
Nate Chinen, WBGO An Israeli guitarist active on the New York scene, Rotem Sivan has a pealing, silvery tone and a penchant for flowing lyricism. He has made a series … Read More