Jazz
Will Vinson, 441
Will Vinson, 441 by Nolan DeBuke Will Vinson is a New York City-based alto saxophonist and composer. Born in London, he moved to New York City in 1999, and has remained there ever since. Since […]
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Jazz
Massimo Biolcati, Incontre
by Ferell Aubre Massimo Biolcati is one of those musicians you often see accredited as the bassist, some of the more recognizable names he has accompanied, being Paquito D’Rivera, Terence Blanchard, Ravi Coltrane, and Lizz […]
Jazz
Christian McBride, The Movement Revisited: A Musical Portrait of Four Icons
by Sylvannia Garutch Christian McBride is an award-winning Philadelphia-born bassist/bandleader that has been taking the jazz community by storm since arriving in New York City in 1989. Since that time, McBride has appeared on over […]
Latin
Emilio Solla Tango Jazz Orchestra, Puertos: Music from International Waters
by Nolan DeBuke Argentina, born Emilio Solla, is not a new name on the scene. Still, he is one that has continued to advance every opportunity of composing and playing with a broad swath of […]
Jazz
Kyle Eastwood, Cinematic
by Sylvannia Garutch Bassist Kyle Eastwood grew up in a home filled with music. He is quoted as telling his father he wanted to be a musician, and the response was incredibly positive. Eastwood explains, […]
Fusioneers
Mike Stern & Jeff Lorber Fusion, Eleven
by Ferell Aubre Mike Stern and Jeff Lorber join forces on a powerfully conceived new album titled Eleven. Though crossing paths when Stern was a part of Miles Davis’ group in the early ‘80s. Lorber […]
Crossover Jazz
Rich Willey, Down & Dirty and Conspiracy (Double Album Review)
by Nolan DeBuke Composer and most importantly trumpeter Rich Willey has put forth two expert recordings in 2019. Before we could get to the first Down & Dirty, this prolific artist has rounded up the […]
Jazz
Larry Corban, Emergence
by Sylvannia Garutch Larry Corban is an active New York guitarist who has released four previous albums, two of which are collaborations with the Aperturistic Trio (pianist James Weidman, bassist Harvie S, drummer Steve Williams). […]
Crossover Jazz
Althea René, Flawsome
by Ferell Aubre Flutist Althea René hails originally from the heart of Detroit, Michigan. She started her exploration of music at the fledgling age of four. Her formal studies included classical music while attending Howard […]
Fusioneers
Robert Jospé, Just Lookin’
by Sylvannia Garutch Robert Jospé is a veteran drummer and percussionist who currently resides in the state of Virginia. He has seven CDs in his discography and is the leader of the Robert Jospé Trio, […]