Pat Bianchi, Three Review Boundless Harmonies: The Adventurous Spirit of Three by Pat Bianchi by Nolan DeBuke The organ trio holds a special place in the many sounds of jazz, symbolizing groove and the pioneering […]
Andy Ezrin, I Was Here Review Andy Ezrin’s I Was Here: A New Jazz Testament by Ferell Aubre The spirits of legends loom large within the canon of recordings, a truth that resonates profoundly for […]
Kinga Glyk, Real Life Review Beyond the Bass: Kinga Glyk’s Real Life – A Fusion of Jazz, Funk, and Storytelling by Ferell Aubre Real Life, Kinga Glyk’s latest offering, shows her virtuosity as a bassist […]
Troy Roberts, Green Lights Review Illuminating Movement in Modern Jazz: Troy Roberts’ Green Lights by Nolan DeBuke Troy Roberts has established himself as a beacon of innovation and virtuosity within today’s jazz scene. His latest […]
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 […]
The Jazz Word 2021
