By George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly Clark Sommers plays bass, Dana Hall is on drums and cymbals as Geof Bradfield plays mostly tenor sax with a dash of soprano on a collection of tunes penned by the bassist. Bradfield’s big and beefy sound is reminiscent of vintage Sonny Rollins, rich and mellow on “Maybe Never” … Read More
By Dee Dee McNeil, Musical Memoirs This is a captivating album that features Mr. Prené’s harmonica mastery and showcases his composer skills. He is featured along with Brian Charette on Hammond B3 organ and Jordan Young on drums. It’s the 5th release from this acclaimed musician and celebrates the Frenchman’s well-spent time in New York … Read More
By Chris Spector, Midwest Record ROXY COSS/Quintet: It wasn’t that long ago that Coss was wearing an evening gown and looking like a member of a society band. In the intervening years, she’s shown herself to be a top shelf, hard core swinger that can be a first class leader whether politicized or not because … Read More
SteepleChase Records To Release Yvonnick Prené’s New York Moments On 11/15, the fifth release from Yvonnick Prené Steeplechase Records is pleased to announce the fifth release from acclaimed harmonica master Yvonnick Prené, New York Moments. This album, to be released November 15th, was conceived in commemoration of the France-Native harmonica player’s time in New York. … Read More
