John Scofield, Uncle John’s Band Review John Scofield’s Uncle John’s Band: Where Jazz Storytelling and Groove Converge by Nolan DeBuke Greetings to the ardent jazz enthusiasts, distinguished professionals, and curious readers who find solace in […]
The Pacific Jazz Group Review The Pacific Jazz Group: Contemporary West Coast Jazz by Nolan DeBuke At a time when modern jazz often leans towards virtuosity at the expense of emotion, The Pacific Jazz Group’s […]
Terell Stafford, Between Two Worlds Review Harmonic Dualities: Navigating Terell Stafford’s Between Two Worlds by Nolan DeBuke As the gentle autumn winds rustle the leaves, urging us to contemplate change and renewal, it seems apropos […]
David Larsen, The Peplowski Project Review Swing Time: A Homage with David Larsen’s The Peplowski Project by Ferell Aubre Jazz is often described as a dialogue, a form of musical conversation. Saxophonist David Larsen’s The Peplowski […]
The Black Gold Orchestra, Genesis Review Genesis Rising: The Black Gold Orchestra’s Audacious Journey Of Sounds by Nolan DeBuke Jazz is a vibrant genre, ceaselessly absorbing elements from contrasting musical worlds. Each generation crafts its […]
Joe Alterman, Big Mo & Little Joe Review Joe Alterman’s Tribute to Les McCann: Big Mo & Little Joe by Nolan DeBuke Greetings, jazz aficionados and seekers alike. Welcome to a journey through Joe Alterman’s […]
Connor O’Neill, The Same Changes, Vol II Review Thematic Exploration: The Same Changes, Vol II by Connor O’Neill by Ferell Aubre From the storied jazz history of Philadelphia’s ever-expanding creative jazz scene emerges Connor O’Neill, a […]
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 […]
The Jazz Word 2021
