The Funky Knuckles, The Way It Is Review Cheese, Chromatics, and Chaos: An Exploration of The Funky Knuckles’ The Way It Is by Nolan DeBuke The Funky Knuckles continue their navigation of eccentric soundscapes with […]
Eric Reed, Black, Brown, and Blue Review Black, Brown, and Blue: A Profound Message but a Musical Missed Opportunity By Sylvannia Garutch Eric Reed is back with Black, Brown, and Blue, the pianist and composer who […]
Jan Cronin, I Thought About You Review Jan Cronin’s ‘I Thought About You’: A Heartfelt Ode to the Great American Songbook By Sylvannia Garutch Immersing oneself in Jan Cronin’s album, I Thought About You, is analogous […]
Udi Shlomo, You & Me Review Crossroads of Cultures: A Journey through Udi Shlomo’s You & Me by Ferell Aubre Drummer and composer Udi Shlomo stands at the crossroads of diverse cultural influences, with roots in Kibbutz […]
Naya Baaz, Charm Review Crossing Boundaries: The Harmonious Fusion of Jazz and Traditional Indian Music by Ferell Aubre Charm is the inaugural venture from Naya Baaz, an innovative alliance between two musicians known for their musical […]
Jae Sinnett’s Zero To 60 Quartet, Commitment Review Rhythmic Commitment: The Musical Journey of Jae Sinnett by Nolan DeBuke Jae Sinnett is a drummer, composer, educator, and broadcaster whose musical journey, spanning more than four […]
Tineke Postma, Aria Review Aria: Tineke Postma’s Lyrical Ode to Opera and Personal Expression by Ferell Aubre In her highly anticipated 8th album, Aria, acclaimed saxophonist and composer Tineke Postma weaves a captivating tapestry of […]
M.E.B., That You Not Dare To Forget Review M.E.B.’s Album That You Not Dare To Forget: A Harmonious Blend of Generations and Styles by Ferell Aubre With a remarkable fusion of old and new, M.E.B.’s […]
Wayne Escoffery, Like Minds Review by Nolan DeBuke Saxophonist and composer Wayne Escoffery brings together a group of long-time musical partners in his latest album, Like Minds. The core ensemble consists of pianist and keyboardist […]
Christopher McBride, Ramon Review by Nolan DeBuke Christopher McBride is a jazz saxophonist and composer based in Harlem. McBride is releasing his sophomore release titled Ramon. The new album is a soul-stirring presentation of thirteen songs […]
The Jazz Word 2021
