• Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
The Jazz Word

The Jazz Word

The Definitive Word in Jazz and Improvisational Music

  • Avant
  • Chamber Jazz
  • Crossover Jazz
  • Electronic Jazz
  • Jazz
  • Latin
  • Fusioneers
  • Vocal Jazz
  • World
News Ticker
  • [ October 10, 2026 ] Joe Block, There Is Always Hope Review Jazz
  • [ October 10, 2026 ] Greg Chako, Hard Bop: For The Record Review Jazz
  • [ October 3, 2026 ] Steve Wilson, Enduring Sonance Review Jazz
  • [ September 17, 2026 ] Linda Sikhakhane, LINDA Review World Jazz
  • [ September 16, 2026 ] Henry Threadgill, Vijay Iyer & Dafnis Prieto, Fifteen Review Jazz
HomeJazz

Jazz

David-Finck-feature-the-jazz-word
Jazz

David Finck, BASSic Instinct Review

March 10, 2022 admin 0

David Finck, BASSic Instinct Review by Nolan DeBuke Bassists and composer David Finck has spent the past forty-plus years perfecting his craft. His versatility as a performer has allowed him to perform with Dizzy Gillespie, […]

Immanuel-Wilkins-feature-the-jazz-word
Jazz

Immanuel Wilkins, The 7th Hand Review

February 7, 2022 admin 0

Immanuel Wilkins, The 7th Hand Review by Nolan DeBuke Immanuel Wilkins is back with the follow-up to his debut album Mega, with a new project on the Blue Note Records label called The 7th Hand. The saxophonist and […]

Misha-Tsiganov-feature-the-jazz-word
Jazz

Misha Tsiganov, Misha’s Wishes Review

January 22, 2022 admin 0

Misha Tsiganov, Misha’s Wishes Review By Sylvannia Garutch Misha Tsiganov is a pianist who has performed at many international jazz festivals and clubs around the world, such as Carnegie Hall, Blue Note, Dizzy’s, Jazz at […]

kenny-shankar-feature-the-jazz-word
Jazz

Kenny Shanker, Beautiful Things Review

January 14, 2022 admin 0

Kenny Shanker, Beautiful Things Review by Nolan DeBuke Kenny Shanker is a saxophonist, composer, and label owner that released a new exciting program of original compositions and jazz standards for his second release on Wise […]

Till-Brönner-feature-the-jazz-word
Jazz

Till Brönner, Christmas Review

December 7, 2021 admin 0

Till Brönner, Christmas Review by Ferell Aubre Till Brönner is a German trumpeter born in Viersen, Germany, and raised in Rome, Italy. Brönner’s early musical life was consumed by the sounds of Louis Armstrong and […]

charlton-singleton-feature-the-jazz-word
Jazz

Charlton Singleton, Crossroads Review

December 2, 2021 admin 0

Charlton Singleton, Crossroads Review By Sylvannia Garutch Charlton Singleton is a native of Awendaw, SC, that received a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance from South Carolina State University. Since then, he has taught music […]

Elena-Maque-sm-feature-the-jazz-word
Jazz

Elena Maque, Feel Again Review

November 24, 2021 admin 0

Elena Maque, Feel Again Review by Nolan DeBuke Elena Maque is a St. Petersburg, Russia-born vocalist, composer, and saxophonist. She has spent years perfecting her skills and wowing audiences throughout Russia, Europe, and the United […]

bill-charlap-feature-the-jazz-word
Jazz

Bill Charlap Trio, Street of Dreams Review

November 16, 2021 admin 0

Bill Charlap Trio, Street of Dreams Review by Nolan DeBuke Bill Charlap is a premiere pianist in the jazz community. He has performed with many leading artists, ranging from Phil Woods and Tony Bennett to […]

Johnathan-Blake-feature-the-jazz-word
Jazz

Johnathan Blake, Homeward Bound Review

November 1, 2021 admin 0

Johnathan Blake, Homeward Bound Review By Sylvannia Garutch Johnathan Blake has established himself as an adept and communitive drummer of his generation. His versatility as a musician has been sought out by Pharoah Sanders, Ravi […]

Farnell-Newton-feature-the-jazz-word
Jazz

Farnell Newton, Feel the Love Review

October 19, 2021 admin 1

Farnell Newton, Feel the Love Review By Sylvannia Garutch Farnell Newton is a jazz composer and trumpeter born and raised in Miami, Florida, where he absorbed its many forms of music, including jazz, salsa, funk, […]

Posts pagination

« 1 … 18 19 20 … 30 »

Joey Calderazzo, John Patitucci, Dave Weckl

Latest Headlines

  • Joe Block, There Is Always Hope Review October 10, 2026
  • Greg Chako, Hard Bop: For The Record Review October 10, 2026
  • Steve Wilson, Enduring Sonance Review October 3, 2026
  • Linda Sikhakhane, LINDA Review September 17, 2026
  • Henry Threadgill, Vijay Iyer & Dafnis Prieto, Fifteen Review September 16, 2026

Categories

  • Avant
  • Chamber Jazz
  • Crossover Jazz
  • Electronic Jazz
  • Fusioneers
  • Gospel
  • Jazz
  • Latin
  • Uncategorized
  • Vocal Jazz
  • World
  • World Jazz
Latest Reviews
  • Joe Block, There Is Always Hope Review October 10, 2026
  • Greg Chako, Hard Bop: For The Record Review October 10, 2026
  • Steve Wilson, Enduring Sonance Review October 3, 2026
  • Linda Sikhakhane, LINDA Review September 17, 2026
  • Henry Threadgill, Vijay Iyer & Dafnis Prieto, Fifteen Review September 16, 2026
  • Ryan Barry, If I Did Not Speak Out Review September 16, 2026
  • Sullivan Fortner, Leave That In There Review September 4, 2026
  • Joe-Block-There-Is-Always-Hope-feature-the-jazz-word
    Jazz

    Joe Block, There Is Always Hope Review

    Joe Block, There Is Always Hope Review Joe Block’s There Is Always Hope: When Familiarity Becomes Musical Language by Nolan DeBuke There is a difference between knowing a composition and [...]
  • Greg-Chako-Hard-Bop-feature-the-jazz-word
    Jazz

    Greg Chako, Hard Bop: For The Record Review

    Greg Chako, Hard Bop: For The Record Review Greg Chako, Hard Bop: For The Record: Who Fills the Space? By Ferell Aubre Removing an instrument from an established jazz format [...]
  • Steve-Wilson-feature-the-jazz-word
    Jazz

    Steve Wilson, Enduring Sonance Review

    Steve Wilson, Enduring Sonance Review Steve Wilson: Enduring Sonance, Where Lyricism Lives By Nolan DeBuke Lyricism is easy to associate with slowness. Give a melody enough space, soften the dynamics, [...]
  • Henry-Threadgill-Vijay-Iyer-Dafnis-Prieto-feature-the-jazz-word
    Jazz

    Henry Threadgill, Vijay Iyer & Dafnis Prieto, Fifteen Review

    Henry Threadgill, Vijay Iyer & Dafnis Prieto, Fifteen Review Henry Threadgill, Vijay Iyer & Dafnis Prieto — Fifteen: Nothing Stays Owned for Very Long. by Nolan DeBuke The absence of [...]
  • Ryan-Barry-If-I-Did-Not-Speak-Out-feature-the-jazz-word
    Jazz

    Ryan Barry, If I Did Not Speak Out Review

    Ryan Barry, If I Did Not Speak Out Review Ryan Barry’s If I Did Not Speak Out: Making Ideas Consequential By Sylvannia Garutch Saxophonist Ryan Barry leads a jazz group [...]
Steve-Wilson-feature-the-jazz-word
In the Spotlight

Steve Wilson, Enduring Sonance Review

Steve Wilson, Enduring Sonance Review Steve Wilson: Enduring Sonance, Where Lyricism Lives By Nolan DeBuke Lyricism is easy to associate [...]

The Jazz Word 2021

Loading Comments...