Sharel Cassity, Gratitude Review Magnetism and Momentum: Sharel Cassity’s Gratitude By Nolan DeBuke Gratitude, the latest album by saxophonist Sharel Cassity, released on March 28, 2025, under Sunnyside Records, is the next step in Cassity’s […]
Kaisa’s Machine, Moving Parts Review Kaisa’s Machine: Two Cities Make Moving Parts By Nolan DeBuke Kaisa Mäensivu’s third album with Kaisa’s Machine, Moving Parts, presents jazz composition and performance at the intersection of Nordic and […]
Nanami Haruta, The Vibe Review Nanami Haruta: Amplifying The Vibe in Today’s Jazz Scene By Ferell Aubre With her debut album, The Vibe, trombonist Nanami Haruta confidently steps onto the jazz scene, marking herself as […]
Atmospheric Trio, Following Polaris Review Atmospheric Trio’s Dynamic Fusion on Following Polaris by Ferell Aubre Atmospheric Trio, comprising bassist Jay Sweet, pianist Kenny Tam, and drummer Dan Weeks, presents their debut album, Following Polaris, released […]
Shuffle Demons, Are You Really Real? Review The Shuffle Demons Are for Real By Ferell Aubre Forty years in, thankfully, Toronto’s Shuffle Demons refuse to mellow out. Are You Really Real? bursts from the speakers […]
John Patitucci, Spirit Fall Review John Patitucci’s Spirit Fall: The Sound of Three Voices Listening by Nolan DeBuke John Patitucci’s Spirit Fall is an album that thrives on interaction, subtlety, and the vast harmonic implications […]
Mark Scott III, Soft Light Review Mark Scott III: Soft Light On The Jazz Guitar Trio by Nolan DeBuke Soft Light is guitarist, educator, and composer Mark Scott III’s debut album. The set is a […]
Hiromi, Balloon Pop Review Hiromi’s ‘Balloon Pop’ Floats, Soars, and Explodes with Energy By Sylvannia Garutch Hiromi’s new single “Balloon Pop” from her upcoming album Out There (due April 4, 2025, via Telarc) hits listeners […]
Larry Goldings, I Will Review Larry Goldings’ I Will as a Trio of Mind, Hands, and Heart By Ferell Aubre Larry Goldings’ latest album, I Will, finds the multifaceted keyboardist showcasing his talent on the […]
Alexi Tuomarila, Departing the Wasteland Review Alexi Tuomarila’s Departing the Wasteland: A Reinvention Through Sonic Exploration By Ferell Aubre For two decades, Finnish pianist Alexi Tuomarila has forged an unshakable bond with bassist Mats Eilertsen […]
The Jazz Word 2021
