David Liebman, The Elements: Water Review by Nolan DeBuke Saxophonist and composer David Liebman has released the first album of a series inspired by the elements called The Elements: Water. For the album, Liebman uses […]
Chris Keefe, Opening Review By Sylvannia Garutch Opening is pianist Chris Keefe’s debut recording as a leader. Keefe uses three originals and four standards to introduce himself to jazz fans and his own unique piano […]
Billy Childs, The Winds of Change Review by Nolan DeBuke Billy Childs built a fantastic quartet to create his third release for Mack Avenue Records called The Winds of Change . The quartet is Childs on […]
Rufus Reid, Celebration Review by Ferell Aubre Rufus Reid released a beautiful album featuring a string quartet and his trio, Celebration. Reid’s trio, Steve Allee on piano and Duduka Da Fonseca – on drums (2-10), […]
CHRIS POTTER, Got the Keys to the Kingdom: Live at the Village Vanguard Review by Nolan DeBuke World-renowned saxophonist Chris Potter is releasing a live recording of his performance at the Village Vanguard in February […]
The Henry Godfrey Jazz Orchestra, Attitude & Gratitude Review by Nolan DeBuke The Henry Godfrey Jazz Orchestra is releasing their sophomore release, Attitude & Gratitude, which contains a collection of tributes to the many communities and […]
Kendrick Scott, Corridors Review by Nolan DeBuke Kendrick Scott just released his fifth album titled Corridors. The drummer and composer chose a trio format, joined by saxophonist Walter Smith III and bassist Reuben Rogers. Corridors have nine […]
Diego Rivera, Love and Peace Review By Nolan DeBuke Diego Rivera is releasing his fourth Posi-Tone Records release called Love and Peace. The album features Rivera’s original compositions and a few spirited arrangements. For the album, […]
Alex Sipiagin, Mel’s Vission Review by Nolan DeBuke Alex Sipiagin has returned with another Criss Cross album called Mel’s Vission, the 55-year-old thirteenth release as a leader. Also, I reviewed Sipiagin’s Posi-Tone records debut called Upstream. Sipiagin […]
Michael Feinberg, Blues Variant Review By Sylvannia Garutch Michael Feinberg is releasing his Criss Cross record label debut as a leader, Blues Variant. Blues Variant includes six originals by Feinberg, one by tenor saxophonist Noah Preminger, and one by […]
The Jazz Word 2021
