Terell Stafford, Between Two Worlds Review Harmonic Dualities: Navigating Terell Stafford’s Between Two Worlds by Nolan DeBuke As the gentle autumn winds rustle the leaves, urging us to contemplate change and renewal, it seems apropos […]
Three Story Sandbox, Artful Dodgers Review Beyond Free Jazz: A Deep Dive into Three Story Sandbox’s Artful Dodgers by Sylvannia Garutch The album, Artful Dodgers, is a fascinating project by the group Three Story Sandbox. This […]
Wolfgang Muthspiel, Dance of the Elders Review Transcendent Harmonies: An Exploration of Wolfgang Muthspiel’s Dance of the Elders by Ferell Aubre Wolfgang Muthspiel’s Dance of the Elders takes the listener on a whirlwind tour through rich harmonies, […]
David Larsen, The Peplowski Project Review Swing Time: A Homage with David Larsen’s The Peplowski Project by Ferell Aubre Jazz is often described as a dialogue, a form of musical conversation. Saxophonist David Larsen’s The Peplowski […]
Joshua Redman, Where Are We Review Blurring Boundaries: Joshua Redman’s Where Are We by Nolan DeBuke Redman’s musical tapestry has primarily been instrumental, often buoyed by his consummate skill as a saxophonist. However, in Where Are […]
The Black Gold Orchestra, Genesis Review Genesis Rising: The Black Gold Orchestra’s Audacious Journey Of Sounds by Nolan DeBuke Jazz is a vibrant genre, ceaselessly absorbing elements from contrasting musical worlds. Each generation crafts its […]
Tingvall Trio, BIRDS Review Tingvall Trio: BIRDS — From Dances to Birdsongs, a Harmonious Evolution by Ferell Aubre With the chattering of morning birds as nature’s original score, Tingvall Trio invites us into an aviary […]
Todd Mosby, Land of Enchantment Review An innovative blend of Eastern and Western musical traditions by Sylvannia Garutch Todd Mosby’s latest album, Land of Enchantment, is a veritable painting in sound, encapsulating the vast landscapes and rich […]
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 […]
The Jazz Word 2021
