REVIEW: Still I Rise – Derrick Gardner & The Big Dig! Band / The WholeNote

August 27, 2020

By Ted Parkinson, The WholeNote Derrick Gardner’s musical journey began in Chicago, where both his parents were musicians and educators, moved to New York for more study, then around the world as he played in the Count Basie Orchestra and other groups. Read this full review here.  

REVIEW: Gabriel Zucker’s “Weighting” Reviewed by The Whole Note

March 5, 2019

By: Ted Parkinson, The Whole Note Gabriel Zucker is a New York-based composer and pianist who has been creating music which combines elements of contemporary composition, jazz improvisation and indie band music. He writes and performs for a band he calls The Delegation which has a revolving membership and recently toured Ontario. Weighting sounds similar … Read More