by Matt Silver, WRTI “This is simply an outstanding band and record. It’s delicious and also nutritious—you’ll learn something about history if you do a little research into the events … Read More
by Matt Silver, WRTI If, as a Brubeck fan, all that sounds discomfiting to you, recall the old master’s advice cited above. Zaleski has, and I suspect Brubeck would find Our … Read More
by Matt Silver, WRTI These days, it seems every musician is compelled to tout their new album as “their most personal yet.” They’re compelled to not just tell the truth, … Read More
by Matt Silver, WRTI In addition to being a supremely talented musician, Roni Ben-Hur is a smart man. The veteran guitarist—Israeli born and raised—not only understands how to craft tunes, … Read More
By Matt Silver, WRTI In jazz, as in life, you are the company you keep. Perhaps unfair at times, it’s a truism that works out nicely for pianist Keith Brown. … Read More
by Matt Silver, WRTI If you have any questions about where vocalist Allan Harris grew up or for whom he sings, you haven’t heard Kate’s Soulfood yet. One listen to the silky … Read More
By Matt Silver, WRTI May 24, 2021. Drummer Ralph Peterson, the Art Blakey acolyte and former Jazz Messenger with a large-and-in-charge physical and musical presence on the bandstand and an … Read More
Dave Brubeck’s most recent release “Time OutTakes,” the first release of the family’s record label Brubeck Editions, is a record of previously unreleased out takes from The Dave Brubeck Quartet’s … Read More
By Matt Silver, WRTI September 14, 2020. Philadelphia born-and-bred trumpeter Wallace Roney learned from legends, played with legends, and ultimately died one too soon, passing away from complications of the … Read More
By Matt Silver, WRTI August 24, 2020. Champian Fulton’s first paid gig was playing Clark Terry’s 75th birthday party. She was 10 years old. Now, at 35, the pianist and … Read More
