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 […]
Mammal Hands, Gift from the Trees Review by Ferell Aubre Mammal Hands has released their fifth album called Gift from the Trees. The trio of Jordan Smart, saxophone; Nick Smart, piano; and Jesse Barrett, drums recorded […]
Brandee Younger, Brand New Life Review By Sylvannia Garutch Brandee Younger has released her album titled Brand New Life. The GRAMMY®-nominated harpist and composer has teamed up with producer, drummer, and composer Makaya McCraven to create […]
Domi Edson, Stories From Solitude Review By Sylvannia Garutch Domi Edson is just twenty-five years of age, but her tone and sense of time are that of someone twice her age. Edson is releasing her […]
David Liebman, The Elements: Water Review by Nolan DeBuke Saxophonist and composer David Liebman has released the first album of a series inspired by the elements called The Elements: Water. For the album, Liebman uses […]
Chris Keefe, Opening Review By Sylvannia Garutch Opening is pianist Chris Keefe’s debut recording as a leader. Keefe uses three originals and four standards to introduce himself to jazz fans and his own unique piano […]
Billy Childs, The Winds of Change Review by Nolan DeBuke Billy Childs built a fantastic quartet to create his third release for Mack Avenue Records called The Winds of Change . The quartet is Childs on […]
Rufus Reid, Celebration Review by Ferell Aubre Rufus Reid released a beautiful album featuring a string quartet and his trio, Celebration. Reid’s trio, Steve Allee on piano and Duduka Da Fonseca – on drums (2-10), […]
The Jazz Word 2021
