Brian Bromberg, LaFaro Review Echoes of a Legacy: Brian Bromberg’s Tribute to Scott LaFaro by Nolan DeBuke Brian Bromberg’s latest album, LaFaro, is an enjoyable tribute to the legendary jazz bassist Scott LaFaro, whose innovative work […]
Randy Napoleon, The Door is Open: The Music of Gregg Hill Review The Collaborative Bloom of The Door is Open: The Music of Gregg Hill by Nolan DeBuke Randy Napoleon has brought another excellent album […]
Esperanza Spalding, Não Ao Marco Temporal Review Harmony & Resistance: Esperanza Spalding’s ‘Não Ao Marco Temporal by Nolan DeBuke Esperanza Spalding’s latest single, “Não Ao Marco Temporal,” released under Concord Records, is a compelling fusion […]
The Dave Stryker Trio, Groove Street Review Jazz Journeys on Groove Street: The Dave Stryker Trio Meets Bob Mintzer By Nolan DeBuke Groove Street, released on January 1, 2024, by The Dave Stryker Trio, is […]
Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra, NOhMAD Review Journey Through Soundscapes: Seulah Noh’s Odyssey in NOhMAD By Ferell Aubre Seulah Noh’s journey from a classical pianist to a jazz composer and conductor is a tale of transformation and […]
Ambrose Akinmusire, Owl Song Review Navigating Soundscapes: A Journey Through Ambrose Akinmusire’s Owl Song By Nolan DeBuke Ambrose Akinmusire’s Owl Song brings a fresh sound to contemporary jazz, weaving minimalistic elegance, atmospheric depth, and emotive storytelling throughout its […]
Denin Slage-Koch, It Comes in Waves Review Navigating the Depths of Denin Slage-Koch’s It Comes in Waves by Ferell Aubre Denin Slage-Koch’s latest album, It Comes in Waves , is a vivid mosaic of modern […]
Eleonora Strino, I Got Strings Review Strings of Tradition: Eleonora Strino’s Jazz Odyssey by Ferell Aubre Eleonora Strino’s I Got Strings is a set of seven songs that form a luminous beacon where tradition intertwines with innovation. Released on […]
Fergus McCreadie, Sketches Review Exploring the Intimate Narrative of Fergus McCreadie’s Sketches by Nolan DeBuke Fergus McCreadie’s latest digital EP, Sketches, on Edition Records, is a journey through the landscape of improvisational jazz, painted with the […]
Aguankó, Unidad Review Echoes of Tradition: The Timeless Journey of Aguankó’s Unidad by Nolan DeBuke Aguankó’s latest album, Unidad, is a collection of original songs led by Alberto Nacif, a conguero and composer. Joining him is […]
The Jazz Word 2021
