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Elena Maque, Feel Again Review

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November 24, 2021 0

Elena Maque, Feel Again Review by Nolan DeBuke Elena Maque is a St. Petersburg, Russia-born vocalist, composer, and saxophonist. She has spent years perfecting her skills and wowing audiences throughout Russia, Europe, and the United [...]

Bill Charlap Trio, Street of Dreams Review

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November 16, 2021 0

Bill Charlap Trio, Street of Dreams Review by Nolan DeBuke Bill Charlap is a premiere pianist in the jazz community. He has performed with many leading artists, ranging from Phil Woods and Tony Bennett to [...]

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Jonathan Karrant Joshua White, Shadows Fall Review

November 10, 2021 0

Jonathan Karrant Joshua White, Shadows Fall Review By Sylvannia Garutch Jonathan Karrant is a jazz vocalist born to sing. He studied performance in New York City at the William Esper Performing Arts Academy and vocal [...]

Chamber Jazz

Rebecca Trescher, Paris Zyklus Review

November 6, 2021 0

Rebecca Trescher, Paris Zyklus Review by Nolan DeBuke Rebecca Trescher is a jazz composer, clarinetist, and bandleader directing her own large ensemble for almost ten years. Trescher is an integral part of the German jazz [...]

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Johnathan Blake, Homeward Bound Review

November 1, 2021 0

Johnathan Blake, Homeward Bound Review By Sylvannia Garutch Johnathan Blake has established himself as an adept and communitive drummer of his generation. His versatility as a musician has been sought out by Pharoah Sanders, Ravi [...]

Dan Costa, Live in California Review

October 30, 2020 0

Dan Costa, Live in California Review by Roland Freerier Pianist Dan Costa has released his third album Live in California recorded at Kuumbwa Jazz, in Santa Cruz, CA. Costa is based in Europe, this performance [...]
Steve Khan, Patchwork Review

September 9, 2020 0

Steve Khan, Patchwork Review by Nolan DeBuke There is a saying among players “a musicians’ musician.” In essence, this is the player most respected by his or her peers. One such player comes to [...]
Alexa Tarantino, Clarity Review

August 14, 2020 0

Alexa Tarantino, Clarity Review by Ferell Aubre Alexa Tarantino is a composer, soprano and alto saxophonist, and flute and alto flute player on the Posi-Tone Records label. She is releasing her second album on the [...]
Emilio Solla Tango Jazz Orchestra, Puertos: Music from International Waters

December 4, 2019 0

by Nolan DeBuke Argentina, born Emilio Solla, is not a new name on the scene. Still, he is one that has continued to advance every opportunity of composing and playing with a broad swath of [...]