Jazz

The Fred Hughes Trio, Matrix

by Raul da Gama There is no substitute with an album full of luscious, no-nonsense swinging music played with fierce dedication to the idiom, unadorned chiseling of classic Jazz tempo; juxtapositioning of rhythm close to, […]

Fusioneers

David Bandman, Burn Notice

by Sylvannia Garutch David Bandman’s CD Burn Notice is sure to make more than a ripple in the music world.  This euphonium player has compiled a collection of high-energy jazz/rock/funk on this recording that demonstrates […]

Jazz

Ray Lyon, Trinity One Δ

by Raul da Gama There is absolutely nothing that one should be wary about when embarking on a musical adventure with Ray Lyon. He captains a svelte ship with a crew of three, appropriately entitled […]

Crossover Jazz

Christian Sands, Reach

by Jon Ward Five-time Grammy® Award nominee pianist Christian Sands marks his Mack Avenue Records debut that forgoes the straight-ahead sound and REACHes into fresh-sounding music. The album is entitled REACH and its musical influences […]

Latin

Daymé Arocena, Cubafonía

by Ferell Aubre Since Celina Gonzalez, no singer has been hailed the ‘Queen of Cuban music’. She’s a follower of the Afro-Cuban Santería faith, and her best material echoes the African-influenced religious chanting she has […]