The Jazz Word

The Interplay Jazz Orchestra, On The Sunny Side

Jazz

April 9, 2019 0

by Ferell Aubre Co-directed by trumpeter Gary Henderson and trombonist Joey Devassy, Long Island, New York’s Interplay Jazz Orchestra performs original compositions and arrangements written by several members of the band, their third full-length album [...]

The Branford Marsalis Quartet, The Secret Between the Shadow and the Soul

Jazz

March 6, 2019 0

by Sylvannia Garutch The Branford Marsalis Quartet saw its formation in 1986, it remains Marsalis’ primary mode of expression. The Secret Between the Shadow and the Soul, was recorded in Melbourne, Australia during an international [...]

Crossover Jazz

Darrian Ford, New Standards

February 28, 2019 0

by Sylvannia Garutch Darrian Ford is a vocalist who originally hails from Chicago. His background credits are predominately in theater and television. He began his professional theater career at age 13 in Oscar Brown Jr’s [...]

Jazz

James Austin, Jr., Songs in the Key of Wonder

February 26, 2019 0

by Nolan DeBuke James Austin, Jr. is originally from Chicago, he garnered his guidance from a number of legendary musicians, including extensive study with renowned jazz educator, Barry Harris. Austin received measurable accolades and awards, [...]

Fusioneers

Chris Potter, Circuits

February 23, 2019 0

by Sylvannia Garutch Chris Potter was born in Chicago, Illinois, but his family soon moved to Columbia, South Carolina, where he spent his seminal years. Potter showed an early interest in a wide variety of [...]
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 [...]