Mr. Chair, Better Days Review An Exploration of Genre-Defying Brilliance by Ferell Aubre When you delve into the multi-layered universe of Madison-based ensemble Mr. Chair, you find yourself suspended between multiple genres, where jazz is […]
Joe Alterman, Big Mo & Little Joe Review Joe Alterman’s Tribute to Les McCann: Big Mo & Little Joe by Nolan DeBuke Greetings, jazz aficionados and seekers alike. Welcome to a journey through Joe Alterman’s […]
Connor O’Neill, The Same Changes, Vol II Review Thematic Exploration: The Same Changes, Vol II by Connor O’Neill by Ferell Aubre From the storied jazz history of Philadelphia’s ever-expanding creative jazz scene emerges Connor O’Neill, a […]
Steve Smith and Vital Information, Time Flies Review Rhythmic Reflections: Steve Smith and Vital Information’s Time Flies – A 40-Year Journey in Jazz Fusion by Ferell Aubre Steve Smith, one of the preeminent drummers in […]
Christine Jensen, Day Moon Review Christine Jensen’s Day Moon – A Portal to Reflection and Resilience by Ferell Aubre The pandemic-era journey of artistry, that peculiar amalgam of loss and rediscovery, has found a compelling […]
Nic Vardanega, New Beginning Review A Fresh Start: Nic Vardanega’s New Beginning – A Musical Odyssey of Innovation and Tradition by Nolan DeBuke New Beginning is the third album by Australian-born guitarist/composer Nic Vardanega, now a […]
Kaisa’s Machine, Taking Shape Review Taking Shape: Orchestrating the Soul’s Resonance with Kaisa’s Machine by Nolan DeBuke Imagine a composer, meticulously crafting for her working ensemble, where specific players are given melodies created with care […]
Patrick Cornelius, Book of Secrets Review Book of Secrets: Patrick Cornelius’s Harvest from the Heirloom Garden of Jazz by Nolan DeBuke Patrick Cornelius’s new offering, Book of Secrets, is akin to opening a chest of […]
The Jazz Word 2021
