by Ferell Aubre Massimo Biolcati is one of those musicians you often see accredited as the bassist, some of the more recognizable names he has accompanied, being Paquito D’Rivera, Terence Blanchard, Ravi Coltrane, and Lizz […]
by Sylvannia Garutch Christian McBride is an award-winning Philadelphia-born bassist/bandleader that has been taking the jazz community by storm since arriving in New York City in 1989. Since that time, McBride has appeared on over […]
by Sylvannia Garutch Bassist Kyle Eastwood grew up in a home filled with music. He is quoted as telling his father he wanted to be a musician, and the response was incredibly positive. Eastwood explains, […]
by Nolan DeBuke Composer and most importantly trumpeter Rich Willey has put forth two expert recordings in 2019. Before we could get to the first Down & Dirty, this prolific artist has rounded up the […]
by Sylvannia Garutch Larry Corban is an active New York guitarist who has released four previous albums, two of which are collaborations with the Aperturistic Trio (pianist James Weidman, bassist Harvie S, drummer Steve Williams). […]
by Sylvannia Garutch Its not often you hear an album performed completely by one musician. In the hands of veteran pianist Dred Scott, the possibilities are endless. On his latest endeavor Dred Scott Rides Alone, […]
by Nolan DeBuke Guitarist Ian Wardenski is a part of the new generation of guitarist that is highlighting original material that includes a vocalist as a vital part of the instrumental sound with prodigious results. […]
by Sylvannia Garutch Pianist George Cables has been recording as a leader or co-leader since 1975. He was initially taught piano by his mother and garnered his training at the High School of Performing Arts […]
by Sylvannia Garutch Daniel Herskedal began his journey as a young lad on the French horn, during his studies he later took up what would be his primary instrument, the tuba. His formal training began […]
by Sylvannia Garutch Herlin Riley was born where jazz has its deepest roots. A native of New Orleans, Riley became a burgeoning drummer at the age of three. Though trumpet became his primary instrument in […]
The Jazz Word 2021
