The Jazz Word

Roger Beaujolais Italian Trio, Barba Lunga

Jazz

January 17, 2019 0

by Sylvannia Garutch Barba Lunga is the 20th album by Roger Beaujolais. What is so fascinating about Beaujolais is he is a self-taught English vibraphonist. Beaujolais became well known for his work with the Chevalier [...]

Enric Peidro, Keep That Swing in Your Soul

Jazz

January 11, 2019 0

by Sylvannia Garutch Tenor saxophonist, Enric Peidro is a self-taught musician. He began his journey of becoming a professional musician at age fourteen. Peidro’s sound and phrasing are deeply rooted in the swing-era, and he [...]

Latin

Adaury Mothé, Dois Amigos

December 25, 2018 0

by Sylvannia Garutch Pianist, composer and arranger Adaury Mothé launches Dois Amigos (Sputnik Phonograms), his debut CD which presents a unique authorial repertoire pacing with samba jazz, choro, ijexá, among other styles. The work reflects [...]

World

Elizabeth Woodbury Kasius & Heard, Flyway

December 20, 2018 1

by Ferell Aubre Multi-instrumentalist and leader of the group Heard, Elizabeth Woodbury Kasius grew up in Glens Falls, New York. She studied piano performance, composition, and ethnomusicology at the University of Washington and Cornish College [...]

Jazz

Jonathan Scales Fourchestra, Pillar

September 26, 2018 0

by Sylvannia Garutch Bringing the steel pan instrument into the twenty-first century Jonathan Scales is the cream rising to the top. His innovative approach to his instrument and composing is redefining and challenging traditional expectations [...]
The Clunk Orchestra, The Sound It Makes

September 19, 2018 0

by Nolan DeBuke Hailing from Australia, the Clunk Orchestra’s name, derived from the sound it makes, states saxophonist Ron Anderson, has created its own unique sound from the sonic palette of live performances. Their debut [...]
Al Di Meola, Elegant Gypsy & More (Live)

August 1, 2018 0

by Ferell Aubre Guitarist and composer Al Di Meola has established himself as one of the major guitarist in the jazz fusion genre. Starting in the early 70s Di Meola started to build his reputation [...]
Kamasi Washington, Heaven and Earth

April 18, 2018 0

by Sylvannia Garutch Kamasi Washington burst onto the scene with the success of his album Epic in 2015 on Brainfeeder, you could not pick up a magazine without seeing him adorn the front cover. In [...]