Christine Jensen, Day Moon Review Christine Jensen’s Day Moon – A Portal to Reflection and Resilience by Ferell Aubre The pandemic-era journey of artistry, that peculiar amalgam of loss and rediscovery, has found a compelling […]
Nic Vardanega, New Beginning Review A Fresh Start: Nic Vardanega’s New Beginning – A Musical Odyssey of Innovation and Tradition by Nolan DeBuke New Beginning is the third album by Australian-born guitarist/composer Nic Vardanega, now a […]
Kaisa’s Machine, Taking Shape Review Taking Shape: Orchestrating the Soul’s Resonance with Kaisa’s Machine by Nolan DeBuke Imagine a composer, meticulously crafting for her working ensemble, where specific players are given melodies created with care […]
Patrick Cornelius, Book of Secrets Review Book of Secrets: Patrick Cornelius’s Harvest from the Heirloom Garden of Jazz by Nolan DeBuke Patrick Cornelius’s new offering, Book of Secrets, is akin to opening a chest of […]
Pete McCann, Without Question Review A Sonic Banquet: Pete McCann’s Without Question – A Modern Jazz Guitar Feast for the Senses by Nolan DeBuke Pete McCann, a jazz giant from Wisconsin, has indeed been a […]
Buster Williams, Unalome Review Unalome: Buster Williams’ Stairway to Enlightenment Through Jazz by Sylvannia Garutch With Unalome, Buster Williams takes listeners on a soul-stirring journey that blends musical expertise with philosophical introspection. The title, a […]
Jalen Baker, Be Still Review Be Still: Jalen Baker’s Nonstop Technical Tour de Force in Modern Jazz by Nolan DeBuke There’s a certain vibrancy and dynamism to Jalen Baker’s music that makes it hard to […]
Jason Arkins, In Focus Review Riding the Waves of Modern Jazz: Jason Arkins’ In Focus by Nolan DeBuke Aged just 22, Jason Arkins is no ordinary musician. His newly released debut EP, In Focus, underscores his […]
Planet D Nonet, Blues To Be There, A Salute To Duke Ellington Review Planet D Nonet Reignites Duke Ellington’s Magic: An In-depth Review of Blues To Be There by Nolan DeBuke Planet D Nonet’s tribute […]
David Hazeltine, Blues for Gerry Review David Hazeltine’s Blues for Gerry: An Exquisite Blend of Tribute and Artistry by Ferell Aubre A decade past his departure, David Hazeltine strikes a resonant chord with his triumphant […]
The Jazz Word 2021
