Robin McKelle, Impressions of Ella Reviews Canon Entry Point: Impressions of Ella – Robin McKelle by Sylvannia Garutch The audacity of talent required to fill the shoes of a legend like Ella Fitzgerald is daunting, to […]
Douyé, The Golden Sèkèrè Review Reimagining Jazz Standards with Cultural Heritage: Douyé’s The Golden Sèkèrè by Ferell Aubre As the record needle gently lands on the first track of Douyé’s album The Golden Sèkèrè, palpable […]
Jason Arkins, In Focus Review Riding the Waves of Modern Jazz: Jason Arkins’ In Focus by Nolan DeBuke Aged just 22, Jason Arkins is no ordinary musician. His newly released debut EP, In Focus, underscores his […]
Planet D Nonet, Blues To Be There, A Salute To Duke Ellington Review Planet D Nonet Reignites Duke Ellington’s Magic: An In-depth Review of Blues To Be There by Nolan DeBuke Planet D Nonet’s tribute […]
David Hazeltine, Blues for Gerry Review David Hazeltine’s Blues for Gerry: An Exquisite Blend of Tribute and Artistry by Ferell Aubre A decade past his departure, David Hazeltine strikes a resonant chord with his triumphant […]
Lawson Rollins, Heartwood Review Heartwood: A Harmonious Dance of Melody and Rhythm by Lawson Rollins by Ferell Aubre In his latest release, Heartwood, Lawson Rollins captivates listeners with an intoxicating fusion of melodies and rhythms […]
Orrin Evans, The Red Door Review Opening New Horizons: A Journey Through The Red Door with Orrin Evans by Nolan DeBuke The Red Door – a symbol of challenge, exploration, and beautiful discoveries, encapsulates the essence […]
Paul Litteral, Legacy Review A Melodious Legacy: Paul Litteral’s Triumph in Jazz by Ferell Aubre Paul Litteral’s debut album, Legacy, released under Outrageous8 Records, is an introduction and documentation to his expansive career, showcasing his […]
Donny McCaslin, I Want More Review Transcending Genres: The Audacious Artistry of Donny McCaslin’s I Want More by Sylvannia Garutch I Want More is Donny McCaslin’s bold and sincere album that makes a statement beyond […]
Eric McGarry, As I Am, As You Were Review As I Am, As You Were: Eric McGarry’s Musical Exploration of Change and Self-Discovery by Nolan DeBuke Eric McGarry is a guitarist, composer, and educator based […]
The Jazz Word 2021
