Jo-Yu Chen, Rendezvous: Jazz Meets Beethoven, Tchaikovsky & More Review Reflections in Two Keys: Jo-Yu Chen’s Nocturne Between Worlds By Ferell Aubre Jo-Yu Chen’s latest album, Rendezvous: Jazz Meets Beethoven, Tchaikovsky & More, released on […]
Wayne Alpern, Gotham Review Wayne Alpern’s Gotham: A Soundtrack for the City That Never Sleeps by Nolan DeBuke Wayne Alpern’s Gotham is an excellent album that charts the fascinating intersection of Alpern’s writing with elements […]
Russ Anixter’s Hippie Big Band, What Is? Review Funk, Blues, and Jazz Collide: What Is? by Russ Anixter’s Hippie Big Band by Ferell Aubre Russ Anixter is a seasoned New York arranger who adores rock […]
Fergus McCreadie, Stream Review Fergus McCreadie – Stream: An Immersive Journey Through Scottish Landscapes and Jazz Pastels by Ferell Aubre Scottish pianist and composer Fergus McCreadie has carved a remarkable niche since 2021 as his career has […]
Bill Laurance & The Untold Orchestra, Bloom Review Exploring the Lush Soundscapes of Bill Laurance’s Bloom by Ferell Aubre In the ever-evolving landscape of crossover jazz, few artists manage to continually blur the lines between […]
The Moore-McColl Jazz Society, Up and Gone Review Grooving Forward: The Moore-McColl Jazz Society’s Bold Up and Gone by Sylvannia Garutch The Moore-McColl Jazz Society, emerging from the vibrant jazz scene of Atlanta, Georgia, has […]
Jan Alexander, Storm Before The Calm Review Harmony in Complexity: Jan Alexander’s Storm Before The Calm by Ferell Aubre Jan Alexander is a composer and pianist; on his latest endeavor, Storm Before The Calm, released on […]
Wolfgang Muthspiel, Dance of the Elders Review Transcendent Harmonies: An Exploration of Wolfgang Muthspiel’s Dance of the Elders by Ferell Aubre Wolfgang Muthspiel’s Dance of the Elders takes the listener on a whirlwind tour through rich harmonies, […]
Joshua Redman, Where Are We Review Blurring Boundaries: Joshua Redman’s Where Are We by Nolan DeBuke Redman’s musical tapestry has primarily been instrumental, often buoyed by his consummate skill as a saxophonist. However, in Where Are […]
Paul Litteral, Legacy Review A Melodious Legacy: Paul Litteral’s Triumph in Jazz by Ferell Aubre Paul Litteral’s debut album, Legacy, released under Outrageous8 Records, is an introduction and documentation to his expansive career, showcasing his […]
The Jazz Word 2021
