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Bryan Carter, I Believe Review

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July 15, 2022 0

Bryan Carter, I Believe Review by Nolan DeBuke Bryan Carter is an artist of many disciplines. When Carter is not busy working in the realms of film, television, and Broadway, he can be found touring [...]

Steve Davis, Bluesthetic Review

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July 3, 2022 0

Steve Davis, Bluesthetic Review By Sylvannia Garutch Steve Davis’ latest album, Bluesthetic, features guitarist Peter Bernstein, vibraphonist Steve Nelson, pianist Geoffrey Keezer, bassist Christian McBride, and drummer Willie Jones III. “Recording this album was kind of [...]

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Joe LoCascio, Book of Days Review

June 25, 2022 1

Joe LoCascio, Book of Days Review by Nolan DeBuke Joe LoCascio is an award-winning composer and pianist who is prolific in both classical and jazz genres. As a performer, he has released eighteen critically acclaimed jazz [...]

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The DIVA Jazz Orchestra, DIVA Swings Broadway Review

June 1, 2022 0

The DIVA Jazz Orchestra, DIVA Swings Broadway Review by: Staten Lemee The DIVA Jazz Orchestra has released its next swinging album, DIVA Swings Broadway. Sherrie Maricle is the Musical Director from the drum set as she leads [...]

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Gilad Hekselman, Far Star Review

May 25, 2022 0

Gilad Hekselman, Far Star Review By Sylvannia Garutch Gilad Hekselman is an Israeli guitarist that hit the New York City jazz scene in 2004 and instantly began playing with Chris Potter, Eric Harland, Mark Turner, [...]

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 [...]