Simon Phillips, Protocol V Review by Nolan DeBuke Simon Phillips is back with another album in his Protocol jazz-fusion series called Protocol V. Phillips has created an outstanding roster with guitarist Alex Sill, saxophonist Jacob Scesney, […]
Iwan VanHetten, Parabbean Tales Review by Ferell Aubre Iwan VanHetten is a trumpet and keyboard player, composer, arranger, and producer that has spent over twenty-five years touring, performing, and recording as a solo artist and […]
Eric Goletz, A New Light Review by Nolan DeBuke Eric Goletz is back with his second album as a leader called A New Light. After a thirty-year career as a studio musician and first-call horn […]
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 […]
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 […]
Adam Glaser, Excursions Review by Sylvannia Garutch Adam Glaser is a man of many talents. Glaser is a gifted jazz pianist and composer and one of the most engaging and versatile conductors on the classical […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
The Jazz Word 2021
