Omer Leshem, Play Space Review Explorations in Sound: Omer Leshem’s Bold Journey in Play Space by Ferell Aubre Omer Leshem’s third studio album, Play Space, is a bold exploration of diverse cultural and musical influences. […]
Walter Smith III, Three of Us Are From Houston and Reuben is Not Review Following the Jazz Muse: Walter Smith III by Ferell Aubre Saxophonist and composer Walter Smith III is back with his Blue […]
Mariah Parker, Windows Through Time Review A Journey Across Cultures and Time: Mariah Parker’s Windows Through Time By Nolan DeBuke From her early experiences at the piano to her involvement with world-renowned projects like Mickey […]
Louis Hayes, Artform Revisited Review Artform Revisited: Louis Hayes’ Expressions in Jazz Interplay by Nolan DeBuke In Artform Revisited, drummer Louis Hayes offers eight arrangements and two originals focusing on the hard-bop and bebop styles. […]
Ellen Andersson, Impressions of Evans Review Bridging Bill Evans’ Genius with Nordic Sensibilities by Sylvannia Garutch The music of Bill Evans has left an indelible mark on jazz, not only in the United States but […]
Michael Dease, Found in Space: The Music of Gregg Hill Review Found in Space: The Music of Gregg Hill Represents the Power of Collaboration by Nolan DeBuke In the vast cosmos of jazz, some stars […]
Alex Sipiagin, Horizons Review Alex Sipiagin: Horizons of Ensemble Interactions by Nolan DeBuke Blue Room Music released Horizons, the latest release from the ever-creative trumpeter and composer Alex Sipiagin, in May 2024. Sipiagin continues to […]
David Hazeltine, Ballads and Blues Volume II Review Harmonies of the Heart: David Hazeltine’s Ballads and Blues Volume II by Ferell Aubre Jazz artists often find themselves in a delicate balance between pedagogy and performing; […]
Karrin Allyson, A Kiss for Brazil Review Karrin Allyson’s A Kiss for Brazil: A Love Letter to the Heart of Brazilian Music by Sylvannia Garutch Karrin Allyson returns to navigate the musical landscapes of multiple […]
Tarbaby, You Think This America Review Tarbaby: Converse Within The Trio Format by Nolan DeBuke In today’s landscape where technology allows for one to have a vast catalog of piano trios with the modern jazz […]
The Jazz Word 2021
