Steven Bernstein’s Millennial Territory Orchestra, Tinctures in Time Review by Nolan DeBuke Steven Bernstein is back with his Steven Bernstein’s Millennial Territory Orchestra and his new album Tinctures in Time. This project marks the first time […]
Bill Heller, Passage Review by Ferell Aubre Pianist Bill Heller is best known as the keyboardist for the legendary GRAMMY-nominated jazz group the Rippingtons. His first Rippingtons record was Topaz in 1998, and he has been performing […]
Dave Zinno Unisphere, Fetish Review By Sylvannia Garutch Dave Zinno is a jazz bassist and faculty member at the University of Rhode Island and Brown University. After his studies at Berklee College of Music and […]
Kyle Asche Organ Trio, Five Down Blues Review by Nolan DeBuke Kyle Asche is a Chicago-based jazz guitarist and composer that has performed with Jazz at Lincoln Center, Melvin Rhyne, “Killer” Ray Appelton, Chris Foreman, […]
Brandee Younger, Somewhere Different Review By Sylvannia Garutch Brandee Younger is a jazz harpist, composer, educator, and concert curator that was awarded Rising Star Harpist in Downbeat Magazine’s 2020 Critics Poll. Younger has performed and […]
Marbin, Fernweh Review By Sylvannia Garutch Marbin is back with their twelfth album titled Fernweh, a German word for wanderlust that means specifically to be homesick for a place you have never been. The album, which […]
Planet Flippo, Dedications – Jazz From Planet Flippo Review by Nolan DeBuke Dr. Dave Flippo is a Chicago-based jazz pianist, composer, vocalist, bandleader, and educator who created his ensemble, Planet Flippo, after completing his Doctorate […]
Art Hirahara Open Sky Review by Ferell Aubre Art Hirahara is a jazz pianist, keyboardist, and composer building his discography as a leader and side musician. Hirahara’s compositional influences shape a sound that incorporates a […]
Alex Western-King, Sideslip Review by Nolan DeBuke Alex Western-King is releasing his debut album on Ubuntu Music label called Sideslip. The London-based saxophonist is joined by Sam Leak on piano, Jonny Wickham on bass, Jay Davis on […]
Max Highstein, Tiptoes Review by Ferell Aubre A multi-instrumentalist, Max Highstein brings forth much more than musical ideas; he imbues his music with a textualization of knowing. A deep acumen of complexity and joy is […]
The Jazz Word 2021
