by Jon Ward One of the many rewards in reviewing CDs is making new discoveries, and in this case, that discovery is baritone sax player Tony Lustig. Lustig’s debut album, Taking Flight, is an energetic […]
by Sylvannia Garutch Cowboys & Frenchmen’s new CD Rodeo is a must for the listener that enjoys the modern jazz sound, but fortunately the project also contains plenty elements that are grounded in the tradition […]
by Sylvannia Garutch Guitarist, Mason Razavi and pianist, Bennett Roth-Newell are a regularly working duet that has released an album entitled, After You. The two explore original compositions, in addition to recognized standards. Razavi and […]
by: Staten Lemee Fred Hughes CD, I’ll Be Home for Christmas is a fun, musical, swingin’ Christmas CD that you will not get tired of, just put it in the player, hit play and press […]
by Micha Bellini Cherry Avenue, features a joint venture between singer Kevin Bachelder and drummer Jason Lee Bruns. This is an exceptional collaboration focusing on the two most important elements of music, melody (Bachelder) and […]
by Ferell Aubre Guitarist Adam Rogers continues his longtime association with alto saxophonist David Binney. Rogers is known for his fret work with Chris Potter and the late Michael Brecker. Rogers and Binney have chosen […]
by Roland Freerier One of the best fusion artists this year – that would be this CD folks, Jeff Richman’s Hotwire. Featuring Richman along with an all-star lineup of musicians and produced by legendary bassist […]
by Dorphresie Sneed A 28-year-old pianist from New Orleans, Sullivan Fortner announces his debut album for impulse! Records entitled, Aria. Beginning with the percussive original title-track Sullivan establishes a repetitive dance-like rhythm that is […]
The Jazz Word 2021
