Jazz
Kevin Quinn, Paramedic
by Ferell Aubre Born and raised in New York, Kevin Quinn had the opportunity to absorb the cities rich jazz history growing up. At eighteen he began his formal training, and while attending the State […]
Jazz
Jazz
Yellowjackets, Raising Our Voice
by Ferell Aubre The iconic jazz fusion band based in Los Angeles, Yellowjackets are back with their fourth Mack Avenue Record entitled, Raising Our Voice. The Yellowjackets have been creating a unique brand of jazz […]
Crossover Jazz
Troy Roberts, Nu-Jive Perspective
by Sylvannia Garutch Every generation there are musicians that standout, those that show a versatility in their playing and offer a robust sound and spark that ignites the listener. In the saxophone category, two such […]
Jazz
Christian Sands, Facing Dragons
by Sylvannia Garutch Born in 1989, pianist Christian Sands grew up in New Haven, Connecticut, and later moved to the nearby Orange. He started playing the piano at a very young age and took lessons […]
Jazz
Robert Kennedy, Closer to Home
by Nolan DeBuke Robert Kennedy grew up in the deep south, where jazz has a long-standing history of producing soulful artists with a swinging attitude, dripping with gospel overtones. Kennedy is a Hammond organist and […]
Jazz
Sam Anning, Across A Field As Vast As One
by Sylvannia Garutch Originally from Fremantle WA, Sam Anning is a bassist and composer that relocated to Melbourne, Australia, and has become an internationally sought-after bassist. Whilst undertaking a Bachelor of Jazz (Performance) degree at […]
Jazz
Ben Geyer, The Acadian Orogeny
by Sylvannia Garutch Ben Geyer is a pianist and composer that offers a great depth to his unaffected composing style. Pure in his playing technique Geyer’s second album The Acadian Orogeny (2018) features original compositions […]
Jazz
Flying Horse Big Band, The Bat Swings
by Nolan DeBuke Citizens! The pride of Central Florida is at it again with The Bat Swings! A wonderfully conceived album with the show’s incidental music composed by Nelson Riddle for the classic 60’s series […]
Jazz
Michal Martyniuk, Nothing to Prove
by Ferell Aubre Polish born pianist and keyboardist Michal Martyniuk is no stranger to the Auckland music scene. Based in New Zealand since 2007, he holds a degree in Jazz Performance from Auckland University. Michal’s […]
Jazz
Joshua Redman, Still Dreaming
by Sylvannia Garutch Joshua Redman has a new album out entitled Still Dreaming a welcomed addition to the jazz fabric, especially in the saxophone idiom of jazz. Joined by drummer Brian Blade, bassist Scott Colley, […]