Matt DeMerritt, Fool’s Journey Review by Nolan DeBuke Matt DeMerritt is a saxophonist, educator, and composer who is finally releasing his own album, Fool’s Journey, after twenty-five years as a sideman. The eleven tracks present a […]
Tingvall Trio, Dance Review by: Ferell Aubre Tingvall Trio is back with a new album called Dance. The new album takes listeners along on a journey around the world with a variety of dance styles all […]
Michel Benita, Looking At Sounds Review by Nolan DeBuke Michel Benita is an Algeria-born bassist and a big part of the French jazz scene since the early 1980s. The bassist honed his skills in the […]
Joe Farnsworth, Time to Swing Review by Sylvannia Garuch Joe Farnsworth is a well-respected jazz drummer on the scene today that is known for his blazing speed, precision, musical, and melodic playing. Born in South Hadley, […]
Meraki, Meraki Review by Nolan DeBuke Jacky Naylor is a North Yorkshire-born composer and pianist and the leader of the jazz trio Meraki. Meraki (μεράκι) is the Greek concept for ‘the creativity or love you put into […]
Alexa Tarantino, Clarity Review by Ferell Aubre Alexa Tarantino is a composer, soprano and alto saxophonist, and flute and alto flute player on the Posi-Tone Records label. She is releasing her second album on the […]
Enrique Haneine, Unlayered Review by Nolan DeBuke In 2016 we had the pleasure of reviewing drummer and pianist Enrique Haneine’s album Instants of Time. In 2020, the release of his latest offering, Unlayered, Haneine, has composed […]
Troy Roberts, Stuff I Heard Review by Sylvannia Garuch Saxophonist Troy Roberts has been quickly garnering fans across the globe with his robust and fiery style. His versatility is a cornerstone trait of his playing. […]
Jim Robitaille, Space Cycles Review by Sylvannia Garutch Jim Robitaille is a guitarist and award-winning composer. He has performed and or recorded and shared the bill with Dave Liebman, Karl Berger, Bob Moses, Joe Beck, […]
Rachel Therrien, Vena by Sylvannia Garutch Rachel Therrien is a key trumpet player on the Montreal Jazz scene, helping it to grow and expand its frontiers by being an example for emerging musicians and actively working […]
The Jazz Word 2021
