by Nolan DeBuke Guitarist Ian Wardenski is a part of the new generation of guitarist that is highlighting original material that includes a vocalist as a vital part of the instrumental sound with prodigious results. […]
by Ferell Aubre Camila Meza (Bernstein) was born in Chili. Her musical leanings are inspired by jazz guitarists like George Benson and Pat Metheny, but also her roots of influence are grounded in South American […]
by Sylvannia Garutch Pianist George Cables has been recording as a leader or co-leader since 1975. He was initially taught piano by his mother and garnered his training at the High School of Performing Arts […]
by Sylvannia Garutch Daniel Herskedal began his journey as a young lad on the French horn, during his studies he later took up what would be his primary instrument, the tuba. His formal training began […]
by Ferell Aubre Gary Dean Smith might be a new name in contemporary jazz, but he certainly has been creating music for years. Born in Los Angeles but raised in the south, Gary Dean Smith’s […]
by Nolan DeBuke Five years in the making Jamie Cullum is back with a new album Taller, set to release June 7th with Blue Note Records in the U.S., and Island Records elsewhere. This is […]
by Ferell Aubre Anthony Caceres has been a fixture of the Houston, TX scene for several years now. A solid advocate for the traditional idiom of jazz and a first call bassist in the scene. […]
by Sylvannia Garutch Herlin Riley was born where jazz has its deepest roots. A native of New Orleans, Riley became a burgeoning drummer at the age of three. Though trumpet became his primary instrument in […]
by Sylvannia Garutch Known for her Rock pedigree with The Pretenders, Chrissie Hynde grew up in Akron, Ohio. Through various incarnations of bands and jobs ensued, including writing for music magazine, the NME. She has […]
by Ferell Aubre Co-directed by trumpeter Gary Henderson and trombonist Joey Devassy, Long Island, New York’s Interplay Jazz Orchestra performs original compositions and arrangements written by several members of the band, their third full-length album […]
The Jazz Word 2021
