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, 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, 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, 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 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, 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, 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, […]
Dave Zinno Unisphere, Fetish Review By Sylvannia Garutch Dave Zinno is a jazz bassist and faculty member at the University of Rhode Island and Brown University. After his studies at Berklee College of Music and […]
Kyle Asche Organ Trio, Five Down Blues Review by Nolan DeBuke Kyle Asche is a Chicago-based jazz guitarist and composer that has performed with Jazz at Lincoln Center, Melvin Rhyne, “Killer” Ray Appelton, Chris Foreman, […]
Brandee Younger, Somewhere Different Review By Sylvannia Garutch Brandee Younger is a jazz harpist, composer, educator, and concert curator that was awarded Rising Star Harpist in Downbeat Magazine’s 2020 Critics Poll. Younger has performed and […]
The Jazz Word 2021
